Change in the conditions for applying for a Hungarian Card
According to the NGM’s new position (July 2024), only qualifications obtained abroad are acceptable for this permit.
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
The Working Holiday scheme is available for Ecuadorian citizens
The number of partner countries participating in the Working Holiday scheme has expanded, from 01.06.2024 Ecuadorian citizens can also apply for such a 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.
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.
Change on our website!
A new section has been added to our website: in the “news” menu item, we now briefly share current information about living and working in Hungary.