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Q&A about the new immigration law in Hungary 3 – Business immigration

In the third part of our FAQ posts on changes to Hungarian immigration law and its effects on foreigners living, working or doing business in Hungary, we discuss changes specific to business immigration (formerly called "gainful activity" permit). Read below to find out about the new permit types and also what to do if you currently hold a gainful activity permit.

Q&A about the new immigration law in Hungary 2 – Expiring permits

December 30, 2023 Business Immigration, Hungarian Investment Immigration Program, Real Estate Residence Permit, Residence Permit, Work Permit

This is the second part of our series about the 2024 changes to the Hungarian immigration law, and their implications for foreigners living, working, and doing business in Hungary. In this post, we discuss questions about permits expiring in the first months of 2024 -- how and when to renew them and what restrictions apply. Please read carefully, to make sure you don't miss an important deadline.

Questions and answers about the new immigration law in Hungary 1

December 19, 2023 Business Immigration, Hungarian Citizenship, Hungarian Investment Immigration Program, Real Estate Residence Permit, Residence Permit, Work Permit

In this series of articles, our experts are answering frequently asked questions on the changes to the Hungarian immigration law that comes into force in 2024, and their implications for foreigners living, working, and doing business in Hungary.

What’s new in Hungary’s 2024 immigration law?

December 15, 2023 Business Immigration, Family and Student Visa, Hungarian Investment Immigration Program, Real Estate Residence Permit, Residence Permit, Work Permit

As of January 1st, 2024, significant changes to the immigration law are set to reshape the landscape for residency seekers. Learn about the key changes and their implications.

Hungary passes new golden visa law today

December 12, 2023 Hungarian Investment Immigration Program

The new Hungarian immigration law that introduces a new golden visa program for investors was passed by Parliament today.

BREAKING NEWS: New Hungarian golden visa program to launch in January 2024

December 8, 2023 Hungarian Investment Immigration Program

New from today (December 8) is that applications for the new golden visa program (also known as “guest investor program”) will be available starting from January 2024, and it will be advisable to apply as soon as possible. Read below for details, or contact us to get ahead!

How does the new immigration bill affect employment of foreigners in Hungary

November 29, 2023 Business Immigration, Family and Student Visa, Residence Permit, Work Permit

The government has recently proposed a reform to immigration law in Hungary. While the Parliament is still debating the proposal, nothing is final, and experts and market players are also being consulted in on the topic.

The new Hungarian golden visa program is being debated in Parliament

November 24, 2023 Hungarian Investment Immigration Program

The new bill about the introduction of another Hungarian golden visa program is currently being debated in Parliament. Below you can find a summary of the opening address.

Existing and upcoming investment residency options in Hungary

November 22, 2023 Hungarian Investment Immigration Program

Last week a new golden visa program was announced in Hungary, going live in 2024 (exact date not known yet). However, Hungarian residency is already available based on real estate investment. Should you wait for the new program, or should you act now? Read on to find out.

New Hungarian golden visa program announced for investors

November 15, 2023 Business Immigration, Hungarian Investment Immigration Program, Real Estate Residence Permit, Residence Permit

Today, the Hungarian government has published plans to introduce a new golden visa option for investors (known in Hungarian as “guest investor residence permit”), making this the latest and most attractive investment residency program in the EU.