Work permit (Hungarian Card, EU Blue Card, guest worker) (Magyar Kártya / EU Kék Kártya / vendégmunkás)

Work permit (Hungarian Card, EU Blue Card, guest worker) is a residence route in Hungary (Werk). Employer-sponsored; Hungarian Card for highly skilled, Blue Card for graduates at salary threshold; guest-worker permit for listed nationalities (no family, no PR).

Requirements at a glance

Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.

How holders are taxed

15% flat

Next steps

Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.

CategorieWerk
Investering—
Leges (gezin)—
Inkomen / jr—
Vermogen—
Min. verblijf—
PV3
Staatsburgerschap8
Werkyes
Komt in aanmerkingnon-EU/EEA nationals
Belasting15% flat
Stand2026-10
Officiële pagina
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