1.
Short term stay (not exceeding the 90 days period)
Nationals
of countries listed in the 539/2001 EC
council regulation Annex II. („Visa-free
nationals”) may enter Hungary without a visa, however nationals of
countries not listed in the council regulation/countries under visa obligation („Visa nationals”) - even if they are family
members of EU/EEA citizens - will need to apply for a visa or a residence
permit before entering Hungary (Visa free nationals and Visa nationals collectively:
„Third country nationals”). Visa-free
nationals and Visa nationals entering Hungary with a visa are entitled to stay
in Hungary only for 90 days.
2.
Entry for long stay (period exceeding 90 days)
Third
country nationals intending to stay in Hungary for more than 90 days shall
apply for a residence permit. The type
and the validity of the residence permit depends on the purpose of stay. The
resident permit may be issued for the following purposes: visitation, gainful
activity, education, family reunification, medical treatment, research work, voluntary
activity or official purpose. In case the stay does not fall in the categories
above, it may be issued for another purpose. To obtain such a residence permit
the applicants shall prove not only the purpose of their stay, but also their
livelihood, housing and all inclusive health insurance. Usually the residence permit may be issued for a
maximum of two years, but after this period it can be renewed for two further years.
Third
country nationals are entitled to become a permanent resident of Hungary, after
a five-year period of uninterrupted legal residence in the territory of Hungary.
3.
Working in Hungary
Third
country nationals – except family members of EU/EEA citizens - may only work in
Hungary based on a permit. The work permit may be issued if the employer has a
valid labor need in relation to the activity to be performed by the applicant. Once
issued, the work permit is valid for a maximum of two years, but it can be
renewed for an additional two-year period.
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Should you have any questions regarding this post, feel free to contact Dr. Miriam Bukovics
miriam.bukovics@gfplegal.com or office@gfplegal.com
Should you have any questions regarding this post, feel free to contact Dr. Miriam Bukovics
miriam.bukovics@gfplegal.com or office@gfplegal.com
