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5 programs for Hungary. Explore the options and get an expert assessment.
Hungary's implementation of the EU Blue Card for highly qualified non-EU workers. Unlike the general employment permit, it is not restricted by nationality. It requires a qualifying job, a relevant degree or experience, and a gross salary above an annually set threshold, and it is issued for multi-year periods.
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.
Residence permit for non-EU researchers carrying out research under a hosting agreement with an accredited Hungarian research organisation. Family members may join, and after completing the research programme the researcher may apply for a short permit to seek a job or start a business.
Hungary's combined work-and-residence permit (a single permit) for non-EU nationals in standard employment, restructured under the 2024 immigration law (Act XC of 2023). It requires a Hungarian employment contract and is subject to an annual cap; under current rules eligibility for non-graduate roles is limited to nationals of designated countries.
Hungary's residence permit for digital nomads who work remotely for an employer outside Hungary or remotely manage their own foreign-registered company. It is valid for one year and renewable once, but holders cannot work for Hungarian employers or own shares in Hungarian companies, and it does not lead to permanent residence.
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.
Through the National Residence Card (generally after three years) or the EU Residence Card (after five years); from 2025 most applicants must pass the Hungarian Cultural Knowledge Exam.
Hungary's new law (Act XC of 2023), effective 1 January 2024, replaced older categories with a more restrictive, clearly defined set of residence permits.
The main routes are the Residence Permit for Employment Purposes, the EU Blue Card for highly qualified roles, the specialised Hungarian Card, and the White Card for digital nomads.
The International Mobility Program (IMP) is a great option for workers whose jobs are exempt from a labour market test, including intra-company transfers and treaty-based professionals.
The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) allows young adults from eligible countries to holiday and work in Australia, with requirements including a passport from an eligible country, being aged 18-30 (or 35 for some nationalities), and having sufficient funds.
International Experience Canada (IEC) is a program that allows young adults from partner countries to work and travel in Canada.
The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) is a post-study work visa designed for recent international graduates of eligible Australian qualifications.
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Work abroad — Hungary
