How can a skilled worker move to Hungary for a job?

For a skilled professional, the EU Blue Card is often the strongest route into Hungary. It requires an employment contract of at least six months in a highly qualified role, a relevant tertiary qualification (or at least three years' relevant experience for IT specialists and executives), and a gross salary at or above the annually set threshold, plus accommodation and health insurance. Its key advantage is that it is open regardless of nationality and is not subject to the annual cap that constrains the standard permit.

The Residence Permit for Employment Purposes is the alternative for standard roles, but it is capped by quota and, for non-graduate roles, limited to nationals of designated countries — so it is worth checking whether your nationality and role qualify before relying on it. Specialised professions may instead fit the Hungarian Card.

Salary thresholds and the designated-nationality list are set by decree and updated regularly, so confirm the current figures before you proceed. ACME can review your offer and qualifications against the Blue Card and employment-permit criteria and recommend the route most likely to be approved.