A specialised employment-based residence permit for non-EU nationals with specific professional qualifications or status, available regardless of nationality. Eligible categories are narrow, covering minister-specified professions and groups such as professional athletes and coaches, performers, and film-industry workers.
Non-EU nationals in narrowly defined professional categories transferred to or hired by a Hungarian employer.
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The Hungarian Card is a specialised employment-based residence permit for non-EU nationals in narrowly defined professional categories, available regardless of nationality. Eligible groups include certain minister-specified professions, athletes, performers and film-industry workers.
Hungary's EU Blue Card is for highly qualified non-EU professionals with a local job offer and a salary above an annually set threshold. Unlike the standard employment permit, it is open regardless of nationality.
The White Card is Hungary's digital nomad permit for non-EU nationals who work remotely for a foreign employer or manage their own foreign-registered company. It is valid for one year and renewable once, but does not lead to permanent residence.
The Researcher Residence Permit is for non-EU researchers carrying out research under a hosting agreement with an accredited Hungarian research organisation. Family members may join, and there is a path to seek work or start a business after the programme.
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