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Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm CET
Helpers Hungary Kft
Budapart Gate
Dombóvári út 27
Budapest 1117, Hungary
If you’re visiting us, please use entrance A and come to the 2nd floor.
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm CET
Helpers Hungary Kft
Budapart Gate
Dombóvári út 27
Budapest 1117, Hungary
If you’re visiting us, please use entrance A and come to the 2nd floor.
The new Hungarian immigration law (issued in 2024) offers a variety of work permit types for foreigners wishing to live and work in Hungary. Eligibility for these work permit categories is based on qualification, position, salary and nationality of the employee, and its benefits vary in terms of length, renewal options, and the availability of family unification and eventual permanent residency. If your company is considering hiring non-EU nationals, it is important to work with professionals who can navigate both the employer and the employee towards the best option.
Established in 2005, HELPERS is Hungary’s leading provider of comprehensive business and immigration services. Our team offers expert guidance, ensuring that our clients receive tailored advice on the latest immigration regulations and efficient support throughout the application procedure.
The new Hungarian immigration law (issued in 2024) offers a variety of options for employment-based residency depending on the candidates’ qualifications, nationality and future position. If you would like to read up on the differences between the work permit categories, please click here for an informative blog post, or contact us to schedule a consultation so we can discuss the most fitting option for your employees and their families.
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While EU nationals working in Hungary do not need work visas, non-EU citizens generally require a permit to work. This is true whether they are employed with a Hungarian company through a labor contract, or with their own company. The only exception is for non-EU nationals doing business in Hungary who work for their own business as directors. If the director, however, does any work in the company that is not related to management (e.g. in a one-person programming firm where the director also works as a programmer), he may need to apply for a work permit. To be absolutely sure and to avoid unpleasant surprises or delays, it is best to speak to an immigration expert.
The work permit application is currently done as part of the residency application through the Hungarian immigration office. The procedure must start with a valid labor contract between the applicant and a Hungarian company – it is not possible to apply for a work permit in advance and look for a job later. It’s important to plan ahead to avoid delays, so make sure you speak to us if you are planning to work in Hungary or are looking to employ a foreigner.
If you’re planning to bring a significant number of workers for a specific project, the new ‘Guest Worker’ residence permit could be an option for you. Read more about the procedure in our detailed blog post.
Contact us to learn more about the requirements and residency application process.
We offer customizable packages to suit your relocation needs, along with consultancy to find the best permit option for your staff. Our package fees start at EUR 1,300 (+VAT) with discounts available for bulk orders, initial consultation available for EUR 120 / hour ((+VAT), deductible from future package purchase.
We offer the following main permit types:
For all permit types that allow family unification, we also handle the residency applications of the family members, separately or as part of the employee’s package. Click here to read more about family visas.
Normally we do not do job searches. Once you have found a job, we will happily handle your work permit and related paperwork.
Each employment-based residence permit sets out different conditions for eligibility. They cover qualifications, expected salary, and several other factors. If you need help determining which permit fits your conditions best, book a consultation with one of our experts.
An open work permit means a residence permit that lets you work wherever you want, meaning you can switch jobs without applying for a new permit. Hungarian work permits are not like that, however; they are tied to the job, so switching jobs requires a new application.
The only work-based residence permit that lets you switch employers without submitting a new residency application is the EU Blue Card, but only after 1 year. Otherwise this is an option only for permanent residency holders or guest investors.
You will need a personal tax number and social security number, so your employer can put you on payroll. You will also need a residence permit, but we will handle this jointly with the work permit application. Finally, if you are bringing along your family to Hungary, they will also need dependent visas.
Yes, every work permit can be renewed. The application must be submitted at least 45 days before expiry, and we suggest you start gathering the relevant documents at least 3 months in advance to make sure everything will be ready for submission.
The new immigration law that came into force in 2024 restructured the available work permit types. When a work permit issued according to the previous law is due for renewal, there is a chance it will no longer be available. In that case, the worker will need to choose one of the currently available residence permits, and apply for that.
Whether you have a particular candidate in mind, or you regularly work with an international team, we can help you with all aspects of employment – from acquiring a work permit and resident permit for your staff member to getting their tax number and social security number, doing their payroll, or even handling their relocation and assisting their family members with their visas.
Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm CET
Helpers Hungary Kft
Budapart Gate
Dombóvári út 27
Budapest 1117, Hungary
If you’re visiting us, please use entrance A and come to the 2nd floor.
