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Hungary's main permanent-residence document for non-EU nationals, conferring an indefinite right of residence. It is generally available after at least three years of continuous lawful residence, or through qualifying family ties. From 2025 most applicants must also pass the Hungarian Cultural Knowledge Exam.
Non-EU nationals with at least three years of continuous lawful residence, or qualifying family relationships.
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Relaunched in 2024, the Guest Investor Residence Permit grants long-term residence — up to ten years, renewable — for a qualifying investment in Hungary. The remaining options are units in an approved real-estate fund or a donation to a Hungarian higher-education institution.
The National Residence Card is Hungary's main permanent-residence document, giving an indefinite right of residence. It is generally available after at least three years of continuous lawful residence or through qualifying family ties, and from 2025 most applicants must pass the Hungarian Cultural Knowledge Exam.
The EU Residence Card grants EU long-term resident status, with portability to other EU states, after five years of continuous lawful residence in Hungary. EU Blue Card holders have an alternative combined path, and from 2025 the Hungarian Cultural Knowledge Exam is also required.
Family Reunification lets close relatives join a qualifying sponsor in Hungary. Under the 2024 law, many temporary-work and student permit holders cannot sponsor family; reunification is available to sponsors such as researchers, Hungarian Card, EU Blue Card and guest investor permit holders.
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