Build Your Future in the Heart of Central Europe
Hungary offers a range of immigration and residence pathways for entrepreneurs, investors, highly qualified professionals, employees, researchers, students and families.
Located in the heart of Central Europe, Hungary is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Area and provides access to an established European business, employment and investment environment.
CETO Global Immigration Consulting & Partners assists international clients in identifying suitable Hungarian immigration and residence pathways and coordinates the process together with qualified legal, immigration and business professionals.
Book a ConsultationHungary combines a central European location with access to the European Union, the Schengen Area and the EU Single Market.
Hungary provides different immigration pathways depending on the applicant's business activity, investment, professional qualifications, employment, education, research and family circumstances.
For Entrepreneurs & Self-Employed Professionals
A residence pathway for qualifying third-country nationals who intend to conduct independent economic activities or act as chief executives of qualifying Hungarian business organisations.
Important: Company formation or ownership alone does not automatically provide Hungarian residence rights.
For Qualified International Professionals
The Hungarian Card is a residence and employment pathway for certain qualified third-country nationals performing qualifying professional activities in Hungary.
It can also be relevant for certain company owners or managing directors who perform qualifying professional work beyond their management activities.
For Highly Qualified Professionals
The EU Blue Card is designed for highly qualified third-country nationals who have qualifying professional employment in Hungary.
The EU Blue Card can also provide important family, mobility and long-term residence advantages.
For Eligible International Employees
Hungary provides a specific residence pathway for eligible third-country nationals who intend to work for a Hungarian employer.
Not every third-country national or occupation automatically qualifies.
Specific Employment Immigration
Hungarian immigration law provides a separate Guest Worker residence category for employment under specific conditions.
Availability should always be verified before starting the application process.
Residence Through Qualifying Investment
Hungary provides a dedicated residence pathway for qualifying third-country investors who make an investment that satisfies the requirements of Hungary's Guest Investor framework.
This pathway can provide substantial residence advantages for qualifying investors and their families.
International Corporate Mobility
International companies may be able to temporarily transfer qualifying employees from a company established outside the European Economic Area to a related Hungarian company or organisational unit.
Temporary Seasonal Work in Hungary
Hungary provides a specific residence pathway for qualifying seasonal employment.
This route is designed for temporary employment within recognised seasonal sectors and is subject to specific employment and duration requirements.
Study & Live in Hungary
International students admitted to qualifying Hungarian educational institutions may obtain residence for the purpose of studies.
This pathway allows eligible students to legally reside in Hungary during their qualifying educational programme.
From Education to Professional Life
Eligible international graduates who successfully complete qualifying studies in Hungary may have access to a post-study residence pathway.
This can provide time to seek qualifying employment or start a business, subject to the applicable requirements.
For International Researchers
Hungary provides dedicated immigration pathways for qualifying third-country nationals carrying out research activities.
Relocate Your Family to Hungary
Eligible family members of qualifying Hungarian residents may obtain residence through Family Reunification.
Important: Family reunification rights depend on the sponsor's residence category. Certain Hungarian residence permits restrict or exclude family reunification.
Build a Long-Term Future in Hungary
Eligible third-country nationals who have established qualifying legal and continuous residence in Hungary may potentially progress toward a National Residence Card.
Certain temporary residence categories are excluded from this pathway.
EU Long-Term Resident Status
Qualifying third-country nationals with long-term legal residence may potentially obtain an EU Residence Card in Hungary.
The standard pathway generally requires a qualifying period of long-term legal residence. Special residence calculation rules can apply to certain EU Blue Card holders.
Move to Hungary from Another EU Member State
Third-country nationals who already hold EU Long-Term Resident status issued by another EU Member State may have access to a specific Hungarian residence pathway.
Freedom of Movement in Hungary
EU / EEA / Swiss citizens and other persons benefiting from European free-movement rights are subject to a different residence system from ordinary third-country nationals.
They may generally live, work, study or conduct business in Hungary subject to the applicable registration requirements. Separate rules apply to qualifying third-country national family members.
Hungary provides several immigration pathways relevant to international entrepreneurs, investors, business owners and corporate executives. CETO assists clients in assessing suitable business and immigration strategies and coordinates the required professional services through qualified legal and business partners.
Business Immigration ConsultationHungary provides different employment immigration pathways depending on the applicant's nationality, qualifications, profession, salary and employment circumstances.
Selecting the correct residence category is essential because each pathway provides different rights regarding family reunification, renewal, employment mobility and long-term residence.
Employment Immigration ConsultationWe review your nationality, professional background, business plans, investment objectives, employment, education and family circumstances.
Potential Hungarian immigration and residence pathways are identified and assessed.
We determine which available pathway may best correspond to your circumstances and long-term objectives.
Required immigration, business, employment, investment and supporting documentation is coordinated together with qualified professional partners.
The appropriate Hungarian immigration or residence procedure is coordinated with the competent authorities.
Following approval, the applicable residence, relocation and post-arrival procedures are coordinated.
CETO Global Immigration Consulting & Partners assists international clients with immigration, residence, business relocation and investment strategies — combining international client coordination with qualified legal, immigration and business professionals.
No. Company formation or ownership alone does not automatically provide Hungarian residence rights. The applicant and the business activity must satisfy the requirements of a specific residence category, such as Guest Self-Employment.
Potentially yes, through Family Reunification — but family reunification rights depend on the sponsor's residence category. Certain Hungarian residence permits restrict or exclude family reunification.
Not every residence permit can be converted into another residence category from within Hungary. The correct long-term strategy should be assessed before the first application.
No. EU citizenship generally arises through nationality of an EU Member State, not simply through holding a residence permit.
Depending on the category and your residence history, you may potentially progress toward a National Residence Card or an EU Residence Card. Certain temporary residence categories are excluded from these pathways.
Whether you are planning to establish a business, make a qualifying investment, accept professional employment, study, conduct research or relocate your family, Hungary provides multiple immigration and residence pathways.
CETO can assess your circumstances, identify potentially suitable options and coordinate the process together with qualified professional partners.
Book a ConsultationHungarian immigration law provides different residence categories with significantly different eligibility requirements and rights. Nationality restrictions, professional requirements, salary thresholds, family reunification rights, employment rights, investment requirements and long-term residence eligibility vary between residence categories. Not every residence permit can be converted into another residence category from within Hungary. Company formation or ownership alone does not automatically provide Hungarian residence rights. Immigration laws and administrative requirements may change.
Speak with our senior advisors and design a residency, citizenship or corporate immigration strategy tailored to your goals.
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