National Card of Hungary

11.11.2024

• Countries participating in the program
• Requirements
• Required documents
• Procedure for obtaining
• Processing time
• Advantages
• Contact our legal team to learn more

The Hungarian government has developed a national card to attract foreign workers to the country. This is a residence permit that foreigners receive when they are employed by a Hungarian company. 

Countries participating in the program

• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Republic of North Macedonia
• Republic of Belarus
• Republic of Moldova
• Republic of Montenegro
• Russian Federation
• Serbia
• Ukraine

Requirements

• Employment contract/preliminary employment contract
• Housing in Hungary (ownership/rent)
• Availability of sufficient funds for subsistence (€10,000 in a bank account)
• Health insurance
• A declaration that in case of refusal, the foreign national will leave Hungary and the European Union area

Required documents

• A valid passport
• Employment contract/preliminary employment contract
• Residential lease agreement/certificate of ownership
• Bank statement confirming the availability of sufficient funds in the account (€10,000)
• Certificate of no criminal record (valid for 3 months from the date of issue)
• Medical insurance (for a period of 1 year)
• Photo of the applicant

Procedure for obtaining

1. Obtaining a national visa D in the country of citizenship
   *Submission is possible in the country of residence (citizenship/residence permit), in exceptional cases - the employer.
2. Obtaining a national visa D (valid for 3 months from the date of issue)
3. Entry into Hungary
4. Submission of documents for the issuance of a residence permit card and the submission of biometric data
5. Obtaining a residence permit card

Processing time

• Obtaining a national visa: 90 days
• Obtaining a residence permit card: 30 days
• Total processing time: 7 months (from the date of submission of documents for a national visa to receipt of a residence permit card)

Features:

• The initial residence permit card is issued for a period of 2 years, with the right of subsequent extension for 3 years
• After 3 years of residence in Hungary, the applicant can apply for a permanent residence card
• Spouses and minor children are also eligible for a residence permit card
• Hungarian citizenship can be obtained after 8 years of residence in Hungary

Advantages

• Access to the European education and healthcare system
• Free opening of accounts in European banks
• Possibility to travel within the Schengen countries

The Hungarian National Card is a convenient and fast way to obtain long-term residency in one of the EU countries. Unlike the classic work visa, the national card makes it possible to become a permanent resident of Hungary in 3 years without knowledge of the Hungarian language.

Authors: Zadesenskaya Yaroslavna

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