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 Working Holiday scheme is aimed at tourists who want to work temporarily in Hungary, but this is not their main purpose of stay. The program is based on mutual agreements between partner countries which define the age of participants, the maximum period of validity of the permit and other related conditions.
Hungary currently operates Working Holiday programs with the following partner countries:
- New Zealand
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Australia
- Japan
- Chile
- Hong Kong
- Argentina
- Ecuador
Within the framework of the above program, temporary residence permits will be issued to those arriving in Hungary.