A change in the law is coming from July 1 concerning the National Card and guest worker permits
From 1 July 2024, another legislative change will enter into force concerning the National Card and guest worker permits
New permit type from 2024: Guest investor residence permit
One of the significant innovations of the new immigration law entering into force from 2024 is the creation of a type of permit that non-EEA citizens can obtain by investing in Hungary: Guest investor residence permit.
The schedule for submitting applications for residence permit extensions has been modified
With the amendment, which entered into force on 11 May 2024 , applications for renewal of residence permits can be submitted earlier than 45 days before expiry.
The introduction of a guest investor residence permit has been postponed
The permit type could have been applied for from July 1, 2024, but with the amendment that came into effect on May 11, 2024, that date was changed to January 1, 2025.
EnterHungary maintenance
The immigration office’s online application upload system, EnterHungary, will be temporarily unavailable between 24:00 on 17 May 2024 and 24:00 on 20 May 2024 due to pre-planned maintenance.
Long-term residence rights from 2024
Long-term residence status is the highest level of residence status that can be obtained for non-EEA nationals prior to Hungarian citizenship.
Is it possible to change jobs with an EU Blue Card?
The EU Blue Card allows the holder to change employer or job in Hungary, but not without limitations.
Residence permit for employment purposes
Residence permit for employment purposes provides opportunities to work in Hungary for non-EU citizens who do not have a higher education degree or otherwise do not meet the special requirements of the types of permits that can be requested by those with high competences.
EU Blue Card – new rules from 2024
In order to attract highly qualified workers, the Hungarian government has refined the EU Blue Card regulation.
Details of the new immigration law 2024 – with the published background legislation
On 29.02.2024, legislation supplementing the new immigration law (Act XC of 2023) regulating the residence and work of third-country nationals (Btátv.) was published, and previous related legislation was amended.