Hungary

Hungarian Card

Policy overviewReviewed 2026-09-04

For third-country nationals with applicable higher professional qualifications working in Hungary under qualifying employment or company arrangements.

Core requirements

Job offerRequired

A job offer, contract or employer arrangement meeting the route rules is required.

QualificationRequired

The education, training, experience or recognition rules for this skilled route must be met.

assessmentRequired

Any nationality, sector, salary, recruitment, labour-market or other authority assessment in force when applying must be met.

Official sources

Residence permit for Hungarian CardNational Directorate-General for Aliens Policing · Reviewed 2026-09-04

General educational information only, not personalized immigration or legal advice. Requirements can change; confirm them with the responsible government authority before acting. Next scheduled review: 2026-12-04.