National Card of Hungary

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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