{"id":50594,"date":"2024-10-16T11:54:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T11:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpers.hu\/egyeb\/second-job-in-hungary-with-a-work-permit\/"},"modified":"2024-12-11T09:23:41","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T09:23:41","slug":"second-job-in-hungary-with-a-work-permit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpers.hu\/hu\/munkavallalasi-engedely\/second-job-in-hungary-with-a-work-permit\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I have a second job in Hungary with a work permit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Working in Hungary as a third-country national<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are working in Hungary as a third-country national, your residency is tied to your employment<\/strong>. This is true regardless which work-based residence permit<\/a> you have, meaning that if you want to switch employers, you need to apply for a new residence permit (only the EU Blue Card lets you switch employers without a new application, but only if you have spent at least one year in Hungary).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While your residency is based on a job, you cannot get a second job<\/strong>. A second job is often called a side job, but it is in no way secondary to the first job in Hungary. The same rules apply to both, and you pay the same taxes after each. Employing a third-country national implies certain responsibilities that cannot easily be split between employers. As a result, getting a second employment is not permitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does this mean I can only work for my employer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No, it doesn\u2019t. There are other forms of work beside regular employment<\/strong>, and unlike a second job, these are available to you. For example, if you are already a resident of Hungary, you can easily become self-employed<\/a> and do freelance work. This will not violate the conditions of your residency, and you will be able to make some extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to watch out for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Find the right form of self-employment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are various forms of self-employment in Hungary. They are different in terms of taxes to be paid, expected revenue, and expected clientele. Make sure you have a good idea of what each form of self-employment entails<\/strong>. You can get an overview here.<\/a> If you choose flat-rate taxation, which is currently the most popular option among freelancers with a full-time job, we can help you with the relevant accountancy. Learn more here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Avoid disguised employment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Disguised employment occurs when a worker does a job like an employee but is labeled as an independent contractor or a freelancer. Make sure that you can actually take advantage of your status as a freelancer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Don\u2019t overextend yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A full-time job in Hungary is 40 hours of work per week. If you are living in Hungary based on a work-related residence permit, you probably work full-time. In your free time, you can do whatever you want, but take care<\/strong> that the extra strain does not affect your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Consider the interests of your employer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While being employed, you are supposed to consider the interests of your employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n