Non EU/EEA Citizens

For citizens of non-EU/EEA third country citizens, living and working in Hungary requires a residence permit and a work permit.

Residence Permits

EU/EEA Citizens

For EU/EEA citizens, a Registration Card is required to live in Hungary, and in some cases, a work permit is required (see below).

Residence Permits

EU/EEA citizens wishing to reside in Hungary must obtain a Registration Card. Once a Registration Card is obtained, there is no need to renew it as long as the person retains a continual status of working, studying, etc.

Introduction

Hungary is a rapidly developing member of the European Union that joined the bloc in 2004 along with 9 other nations. It is one of the 15 most popular tourist destinations in the world and has a long and rich cultural history.

Living and Working in Hungary