Hungary · Work
Hungary Guest worker permit
First stay: 2 yrs
Residence permit for the purpose of employment (guest workers)
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Key facts
Guest worker permit is a work route for Hungary. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- €110 ≈ $120 · +2 more
- First stay
- 2 yrs
Cost, time and long term
Government fees€110 ≈ $120 · +2 more
- EUR 110 (≈ $120)Procedural fee for a residence permit and entry visa when applying at a diplomatic mission.
- HUF 39,000 (≈ $120)Procedural fee for a residence permit applied for in person in Hungary.
- HUF 26,000 (≈ $80)Procedural fee for a residence permit applied for through the Enter Hungary platform in Hungary, and for extensions.
RenewalRenewable, 3 years max
The permit is valid up to 2 years and can be extended by one year, to no more than 3 years in total.
Permanent residenceTime here doesn't count
Holders of an employment or guest worker permit cannot be granted a national residence card.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route is capped at 3 years in total
- Time on this route doesn't count toward permanent residence
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Hungary
- Only for passports from Armenia, Georgia, Philippines
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- Applicants do actual work for or under the direction of another person under an employment contract.
- Alternatively, applicants work for a third-country employer fulfilling an agreement with a Hungarian employer.
- The applicant's nationality is listed in Annex 1.
What you must show and pay3
- A fee of EUR 110 (≈ $120) · Procedural fee for a residence permit and entry visa when applying at a diplomatic mission.
- A fee of HUF 39,000 (≈ $120) · Procedural fee for a residence permit applied for in person in Hungary.
- A fee of HUF 26,000 (≈ $80) · Procedural fee for a residence permit applied for through the Enter Hungary platform in Hungary, and for extensions.
When you become tax resident
How Hungary decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Foreign-source income
15% worldwide
Hungarian resident individuals pay a flat 15% personal income tax on all income, earned in Hungary or abroad; income taxable abroad under a double taxation convention (typically except dividends) is exempt in Hungary, and tax paid abroad on dividends is deductible from the 15% dividend tax.
All tax rules for Hungary Tax records checked
Full official text
Employment-purpose permit for guest workers; only nationals of countries listed in Annex 1 of Government Decree 450/2024 can use it. 1
What you must show and pay
- A fee of EUR 110 (≈ $120) · Procedural fee for a residence permit and entry visa when applying at a diplomatic mission. 1 2
- A fee of HUF 39,000 (≈ $120) · Procedural fee for a residence permit applied for in person in Hungary. 1 2
- A fee of HUF 26,000 (≈ $80) · Procedural fee for a residence permit applied for through the Enter Hungary platform in Hungary, and for extensions. 1 2
Requirements
- Applicants do actual work for or under the direction of another person under an employment contract. 1
- Alternatively, applicants work for a third-country employer fulfilling an agreement with a Hungarian employer. 1
- The applicant's nationality is listed in Annex 1. 1
Stay
- Validity at most 2 years, extendable by one year, total not above 3 years from first issue.
- Initial permitted stay: 24 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Nationals of Georgia, Armenia and the Philippines (Annex 1 of Government Decree 450/2024). Open to: Armenia, Georgia, Philippines.
Work
Actual work for the employer under an employment contract; no permit under another legal title can be requested in Hungary during validity.
Family
Family members of a guest worker cannot get a family reunification permit; only a child born in Hungary during the permit gets one.
Official sources
- Residence permit for the purpose of employment · National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF) · checked 2026-10-10
- Procedural fees · OIF · checked 2026-10-10
- National residence card · OIF · checked 2026-10-10
Guest worker permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest worker permit | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| Hungarian Card | – | 3 yr, renewable | – |
| Intra-company transfer permit | – | 3 yr, renewable | – |
| Researcher permit | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| Blue Card Portugal | Needs income from €1,726 a month ≈ $1,930 | 2 yr, renewable | Limited |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Guest worker permit?
A fee of EUR 110 (≈ $120). Procedural fee for a residence permit and entry visa when applying at a diplomatic mission. A fee of HUF 39,000 (≈ $120). Procedural fee for a residence permit applied for in person in Hungary. A fee of HUF 26,000 (≈ $80). Procedural fee for a residence permit applied for through the Enter Hungary platform in Hungary, and for extensions.
How long can I stay on the Guest worker permit?
Validity at most 2 years, extendable by one year, total not above 3 years from first issue.
Can I work on the Guest worker permit?
Actual work for the employer under an employment contract; no permit under another legal title can be requested in Hungary during validity.
Can I bring my family on the Guest worker permit?
Family members of a guest worker cannot get a family reunification permit; only a child born in Hungary during the permit gets one.
Who can apply for the Guest worker permit?
Nationals of Georgia, Armenia and the Philippines (Annex 1 of Government Decree 450/2024). Open to: Armenia, Georgia, Philippines.
Does the Guest worker permit lead to permanent residence in Hungary?
Time on the Guest worker permit doesn't count toward permanent residence in Hungary.
How are Guest worker permit holders taxed in Hungary?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Guest worker permit. The standard rules apply: Hungarian resident individuals pay a flat 15% personal income tax on all income, earned in Hungary or abroad; income taxable abroad under a double taxation convention (typically except dividends) is exempt in Hungary, and tax paid abroad on dividends is deductible from the 15% dividend tax.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Residence permit for the purpose of employment · National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF) · checked 2026-10-10
- Procedural fees · OIF · checked 2026-10-10
- National residence card · OIF · checked 2026-10-10
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