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Hungary
Remote work routeWhite Card for digital nomads
Hungary offers a White Card for qualifying foreign employment or foreign business activity carried out remotely.
Sources reviewed September 14, 2026 · Expanded guide
What work is allowed?
Hungarian employment and ownership in a Hungarian company are excluded. [1]
The details behind the route.
- How long is the stay?
- Up to one year, extendable once for another year. [1]
- What income is required?
- At least EUR 3,000 net monthly for six months before entry and throughout the stay. [1]
- Are dependants included?
- Ordinary family reunification is unavailable. A specific exception covers a child born in Hungary to a permit holder. [1]
Gather your documents.
Key items from the linked guidance. Use the authority checklist for the complete requirements. [1]
- Foreign employer statement or qualifying business evidence.
- Six months of financial evidence.
- Accommodation, healthcare coverage and return travel means.
Take it step by step.
Read the White Card factsheet and choose the submission route appropriate to your location.
Complete the form, fee and biometric requirements.
Check entry, permit delivery and extension deadlines in your approval.
Application guidance [1]
Open official application guidanceConfirm before committing.
- Confirm whether your business structure qualifies and how each family member would obtain permission.
Keep this in mind.
This route restricts family reunification and switching to another residence purpose. Review those limits before planning a longer move.
Ask and verify your situation