Category: Work Permit

New immigration bill in Hungary for 2024

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

Wednesday, 29 November, 2023

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.

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Budapest expats - census Hungary 2022

Budapest: a multicultural city – Census 2022 results

Wednesday, 18 October, 2023

According to the results of the last census, the number of foreign nationals living in Budapest as well as Hungary has been growing steadily over the last 20 years. In some of the more popular districts, almost a quarter of the residents are foreigners.

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Do I get a refund on my pension payments in Hungary

Do I get a refund on my taxes intended to cover pension payments upon leaving Hungary?

Wednesday, 20 September, 2023

If you leave Hungary before you reach retirement age, you do not get a refund on these taxes. However, you will be compensated depending on where you retire.

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Update your address on your Hungarian accommodation slip

Update your address on your Hungarian accommodation slip

Wednesday, 13 September, 2023

Citizens have an address card to state where they live, while third country nationals have an accommodation slip. If you move to a new place, your data should be updated with the Immigration Office. Starting from this year, you can do that fully online.

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Courtesy agreement in Hungary

Courtesy agreement of accommodation for your Hungarian residence permit

Thursday, 17 August, 2023

When you apply for the Hungarian residence permit, you need to indicate where you are going to live. Most people rent a home for themselves, but staying with a friend is also an option. The courtesy agreement is the document you can present to the immigration office instead of a rental agreement.

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When do you need an immigration lawyer in Hungary?

When do you actually need an immigration lawyer in Hungary?

Wednesday, 19 July, 2023

You do not necessarily need an immigration lawyer in Hungary to apply for residency or citizenship: your case is normally in better hands with an immigration agency such as Helpers. At the same time, in some cases we will also direct you to a trusted lawyer partner.

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Do you need an immigration lawyer in Hungary?

Do you need an immigration lawyer in Hungary?

Wednesday, 12 July, 2023

When planning to apply for Hungarian residency or citizenship, many people start looking for an immigration lawyer. However, you do not necessarily need a lawyer just for your application; you might be better off with the expert help of an immigration agency that can provide comprehensive service.

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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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Can you have a second job in Hungary?

Can you get a second job in Hungary with a work permit?

Wednesday, 31 May, 2023

Let’s say you are a third country national with Hungarian residency based on a work permit. What happens if you are offered a second job in Hungary so you can make more money in your free time? Can you take it? Not really – but there is a workaround. Read on to find out how that works.

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Van der Elst visa

When do you need a Van der Elst visa?

Thursday, 23 March, 2023

If you have a Hungarian company with third-country nationals working for you in Hungary, they might need a Van der Elst visa when they are posted to another EU country. Get a quick overview of how that works.

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