Category: Residence Permit

Guest worker residency in Hungary

New guest worker law creates new route to Hungarian residency

Wednesday, 5 July, 2023

Hungary is introducing a new type of residency starting from 1 November 2023. In specific cases, third country nationals who will be employed in Hungary may apply for guest worker residency instead of the combined residency and work permit. They can expect a simplified procedure, while they will be losing some perks.

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Driving in Hungary

Top 10 fun facts you REALLY need to know about driving in Hungary!

Wednesday, 10 May, 2023

Are you planning to start driving in Hungary? Or are you already driving? Then make sure you know the most important differences between driving in Hungary and in other countries.

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donate one per cent of your Hungarian personal income tax

What are all those 1% billboards about?

Wednesday, 26 April, 2023

Wherever you go in Hungary these days, you will see billboards asking for your 1%. But what do they mean? Well, they are asking you donate 1% of your personal income tax, which you can do now that the tax returns season is coming up. And how does that work?

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Coronavirus immunity cards Hungary 2023

No more Hungarian immunity cards from March 2023

Thursday, 16 March, 2023

After pandemic related restrictions have been phased out (and have not been reintroduced over some time), the Hungarian government has determined that there is no more need for immunity cards, so they will not print any more of them.

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Hungary census 2022: population and homes

First results from the 2022 Census of Hungary: population and homes

Wednesday, 22 February, 2023

The Hungarian Central Statistical Office has published the first results of the census conducted last fall in Hungary. The first data pertain to the number of people and homes.

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EES 2023: Entry/Exit System

EES 2023: new EU travel rules coming soon

Wednesday, 15 February, 2023

A new IT solution is planned to be introduced in Europe that is supposed to simplify the monitoring of who enters and leaves the EU. The Entry/Exit System, or EES for short, is planned to be implemented starting from May 2023, and it would replace the current passport stamping practice.

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AVDH document verification Hungary

How to use AVDH to verify your documents in Hungary

Wednesday, 8 February, 2023

Normally, you can verify your various documents with your signature. In online spaces, however, you need a different method. The AVDH function available through your Ügyfélkapu access provides just that, accepted by most Hungarian service providers.

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Digital citizenship Hungary 2023

Digital citizenship in Hungary – How will electronic administration change?

Wednesday, 1 February, 2023

The Hungarian government has recently approved the National Digital Citizenship Program that aims at creating more accessible online administration spaces. The first strategic phase is set to start in 2023 and end in 2026.

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Residency for blended families in Hungary

Family unification for blended families in Hungary

Wednesday, 25 January, 2023

When you immigrate to Hungary, it is normal to bring your family. Your spouse and underage children can always join you with a procedure called family unification. That also applies to blended families and stepchildren.

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Being pulled over when driving in Hungary

From January 2023, you need to carry fewer documents when driving in Hungary

Wednesday, 23 November, 2022

You will not need to have your driver’s license and the vehicle registration on you when driving in Hungary if both documents were issued here. You will still be required to have valid ID documents on you.

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