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 (Emprego). 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.
| Categoria | Emprego |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Taxas (família) | — |
| Rendimento / ano | — |
| Património | — |
| Estadia mín. | — |
| RP | 3 |
| Cidadania | 8 |
| Trabalho | yes |
| Elegível | non-EU/EEA nationals |
| Impostos | 15% flat |
| À data de | 2026-10 |
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