Hungary

EU Blue Card for highly qualified workers. Minimum salary threshold tied to 1.5x average wage.

• 4 years, renewable
• Employer-sponsored only
• Path to residency

Permanent residence after 5 years continuous legal residence.

• Full work rights
• Path to residency

Residence permit for third-country-national family members of Hungarian citizens and qualifying residence-card or residence-permit holders in Hungary.

Residence permit for third-country nationals whose stay in Hungary is treated as being in the national economic interest through a qualifying investment. The official page lists a real estate fund share of at least EUR 250,000 and a higher-education donation of at least EUR 1,000,000 as the main qualifying routes.

• 10 years, renewable
• Full work rights

Residence permit for applicants who will pursue self-employed activity for remuneration or serve as the chief executive of a business organisation established for gainful activity in Hungary. The official page says the permit is issued for one year and may run for up to three years in total after extension.

• 1 year, renewable
• Limited work rights

OIF guidance says third-country nationals exempt from visa requirements may legally enter Hungary and the Schengen Member States for a short stay of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

• 90 days

Digital nomad residency for applicants who work remotely for a foreign employer or foreign-owned business. The official page requires EUR 3,000 net monthly income for at least 6 months before entry and says the permit is withdrawn if the holder works for a Hungarian employer or acquires a share in a Hungarian company.

• 1 year, renewable
• Remote/foreign employment only