Immigrate to Hungary

Hungary offers an easy immigration procedure if applied correctly by the applicant. Our team of Hungarian lawyers is available to assist you if you want to move to Hungary. 

What are the main ways to immigrate to Hungary?

You have two options:

1. apply for temporary residency;
2. apply for permanent residency.

What are the conditions to move to Hungary if I am an EU citizen? Do I also need a visa?

No, you don’t need any type of visa if you come from an EU member state. However, once in the country, you must register your residence with the immigration authority (NDGAP) no later than the 93rd day after entry.  The same condition applies for other EU countries too, including for Spain. In case you want to immigrate to Spain, we recommend this experienced team of immigration attorneys in Spain – Immigrate-Spain.com.

What are the main ways through which I can get temporary residency in Hungary as a non-EU citizen?

If you plan to relocate to Hungary temporarily, you can apply for:

• an employment visa;
• for a digital nomad visa;
• for a family reunion visa;
• for a student visa.

What are the conditions to immigrate to Hungary based on employment?

The procedure entails first securing employment with a Hungarian company, which will handle the relocation procedure. There are several types of work visas you can apply for, among which:

• the standard visa;
• the intra-company transfer visa;
• the skilled worker visa;
• the EU Blue Card.

What are the conditions to get a digital nomad visa in Hungary?

The digital nomad visa is an excellent choice if you:

• can work remotely or have your own business that allows you to operate it from another country;
• you earn at least EUR 3,000 per month;
• you have EUR 10,000 in savings.

IMPORTANT! Both income requirements must be supported by documentation (bank statements, pay slips).

Here is also an infographic on this subject:

If you need the legal services for any other matters, you are still welcome to get in touch with our Hungarian lawyers.

How can I immigrate to Hungary if I have family there?

Family reunion is available for:

• the spouse;
• the children;
• the parents.

However, there is a condition for the foreign national to be a resident or citizen of Hungary to sponsor incoming family members.

What are the steps to immigrate to Hungary?

If you are a non-EU citizen, you will need to:

1. apply for an entry visa;
2. go to the nearest Hungarian Embassy or Consulate and submit the immigration papers for the issuance of the national D visa;
3. once relocated, you will need to have your biometric data registered with the nearest immigration office;
4. get your residence permit.

After relocation and living there for a specific amount of time, you can get in touch with our lawyers if you plan to apply to obtain citizenship in Hungary.

How long does it take to obtain a temporary residence permit?

The Hungarian temporary residence permit is usually issued in 20 to 30 days in 2026.

Can I obtain permanent residency directly if I apply for the Hungarian Golden Visa?

Not exactly: you will be granted a 10-year residence permit (renewable once), which is not permanent residency.

What do I need to know before moving to Hungary?

To immigrate to Hungary in 2026, you must apply for a visa and adhere to the following rules:

1. The passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and contain two blank pages.
2. It also needs to be valid for at least three months beyond the anticipated arrival date.
3. For children under the age of 18, both parents or a legal guardian must sign the visa application form.

Here is also our video on this subject:

How long does it take to obtain a visa for Hungary?

A short-stay visa for Hungary may require up to 15 days for processing. If you are also visiting other Schengen countries, this period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 days in individual cases, e.g. where a consultation is needed before issuing the visa. The 60-day maximum no longer applies since February 2020.

In case you need immigration assistance in another European country, such as Romania, we recommend our partners, ImmigrationRomania.Lawyer.

If you need legal services in other countries, such as Norway, we can help you get in touch with local lawyers. In case you are in need of company formation services in another European country, we invite you to contact our partner company formation firm in Slovenia.

If you are very keen to immigrate to Hungary in 2026 in a legal and swift way, you can contact our law firm in Hungary for complete details.