The validity of residence permits for asylum seeker Ukrainian citizens has been extended
The validity period of residence permits for Ukrainian citizens with asylum status was automatically extended until 04/03/2026.
EU Blue Card minimum wages to rise in 2025
The Minister of National Economy announced the minimum wage valid in 2025 for the EU Blue Card.
Change in the certification of educational qualifications obtained abroad
In future, all school documents issued outside the EEA will require Apostille authentication or diplomatic legalisation
National Card and guest worker residence permit can be applied for again, country lists are published
In connection with the National Card and guest worker residence permit the government decrees regulating which countries’ citizens can apply for such permits have been published.
Temporarily no application is possible for National Card and guest worker residence permit
It is temporarily not possible to submit applications for National Card and guest worker residence permit.
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.