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Our blog contains news on immigration law and programs, business and taxation changes, as well as practical advice on various aspects of doing business and living in Hungary. We work hard to post about any relevant new information within hours, making the Helpers blog an essential resource. We also react to frequently asked questions by clients and partners, so please use the search function or the keyword filter below. And if you still have questions, contact us!

White card: residency for digital nomads in Hungary

December 17, 2021 Residence Permit

Starting from 2022, a new purpose of stay may become available to those who want to live and work in Hungary. Digital nomads will be able to apply for a “white card”, which is a special type of residency designed specifically for them. Find out how it will work once introduced.

Brexit: Last call to UK citizens living in Hungary

December 7, 2021 Residence Permit

UK citizens can apply for a Hungarian national permanent residence permit until the end of 2021. You can base your application on your prolonged stay in Hungary, which can be verified simply by your EU registration card.

Bank holidays in 2022 Hungary

December 1, 2021 Staffing Solutions

If you operate a business in Hungary, you should be aware of bank holidays, when employees are not required to work normal working hours, and customers usually do not expect normal business hours. There are 13 of these each year, sometimes supplemented by extra rest days to create 4-day long weekends.

Further pandemic related restrictions in November in Hungary

November 19, 2021 Covid

The fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic is on us, so Hungary is introducing further measures to hinder the spread of the disease. The new regulations will come into effect from 20 November 2021 (Saturday).

Golden visa renewal Hungary

November 18, 2021 Hungarian Investment Immigration Program, Residence Permit

If you and your family members have Hungarian residency that you received after purchasing to so called “Residency Bonds”, there is a chance that your Hungarian government bonds will mature soon, and that you should renew your permanent residency.

The President of Egypt visited Budapest

November 2, 2021 Business Immigration, Residence Permit

Recently Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President of Egypt visited Budapest to participate at the meeting of the V4, and he also met Hungarian President János Áder and Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán.

November updates on pandemic related restrictions in Hungary

October 28, 2021 Covid

With the number of new COVID-19 cases slowly climbing again, the government has just announced that new measures are being introduced to hinder the spread of the coronavirus starting from 1 November. Further measures are expected later.

Coronavirus update Hungary October 2021

October 7, 2021 Covid, Residence Permit

While Hungary remains relatively little effected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, there have been few changes since our last update in August. For one thing, the state of emergency has been extended again.

Business gifts in Hungary

September 22, 2021 Accounting and Finance

They say it is better to give than to receive. It is certainly nice to present your business partners with something nice, but what written and unwritten rules pertain to business gifts in Hungary? Let’s find out the basics.

Work permit and family unification in Hungary: when to switch?

August 16, 2021 Family and Student Visa, Residence Permit, Work Permit

Family unification lets the third-country national spouse and underage children of the main residency holder move to Hungary. However, with time the spouse may wish to start working too. How to do it right?