Do not pursue any gainful activity in Hungary and does not hold a share in a Hungarian company.
Be able to work for your employer or company remotely from Hungary using technology.
Be a third country national: non-Hungarian citizens and stateless persons except for persons having the right of free movement and residence.
Monthly income of at least 2,000USD monthly. You must have this quantity for 6 months before entry.
Have a place of Hungarian accommodation that must be a property shown in the real estate register as a residential building or detached house, or any similar property suitable for habitation (minimum 6 square meters of living space per person) or a commercial or other accommodation deemed appropriate by law.
Meet the general conditions for staying in Hungary for more than 90 days within any 180 day period and is not subject to any of the disqualifications provided by law.
Documents:
Completed form, facial photograph made not more than 3 months previously,
and the prescribed enclosures, payment of the procedural fee.
When the application is submitted, the applicant’s facial likeness and
fingerprint will be taken for the residence permit issued with biometric
data.
Payment of the visa: The administrative service fee charged for the
procedure for issuing an ‘White Card’ is 110EUR.
The application shall be submitted with the form “Application for Residence
Permit” and Appendix 17 completed.
In the case of employment in a country other than Hungary, a certificate
from an employer stating the scope of the employer's activities, the
provision on remote, electronic work and its duration and the duties and
the position of the third-country national.
In the case of an company with a verified profit, a document stating
information on the actual operation of the business, the duties and the
position of the third-country national, the scope of the company's
activities, and his/her ownership of shares in the company.
The income and the profitable operation of the company (e.g. by means of a
tax certificate), the registration of the company by the public
authorities, or any other document.
The requirement of subsistence may, in particular, be verified by: a
certificate issued by the employer evidencing regular income or a
certificate issued by the tax authority.
Compliance with the requirement of accommodation in Hungary may be verified
by a residential lease contract in proof of the rental of a residence; a
document on accommodation by courtesy; a document in proof of ownership of
the residential property, by means of a certified copy of title deed issued
within 30 days to date; a valid letter of invitation with an official
certificate affixed; documentary evidence to verify the reservation of
accommodation and payment; a notarised statement made by a family member
with the right of residence in Hungary as holding a long-term visa or
residence permit, with immigrant or permanent resident status, holding a
residence card or a permanent residence card in accordance with specific
other legislation, or with refugee status, promising lodging to the
applicant; or a real estate sales contract and a copy of the decision of
the competent Budapest or county government agency granting permission for
the acquisition of a real estate property.
Proof of having access to comprehensive health insurance services (in
particular on the basis of specific other legislation on the social
security system, international agreement, or under specific agreement), or
that he/she has the necessary financial resources to cover the costs of
such services.
A valid passport or the permits necessary for the third-country national
for returning to his/her country of origin, or to the country he/she
indicates.
A valid ticket for departure, or sufficient funds to purchase such a
ticket, or a means of transport lawfully used by the third-country national.
Enclosed with the application the third-country national is required to
provide a statement undertaking the commitment of voluntary departure from
the territory of the Member States of the European Union if the application
is refused.
NoticeThe information provided has been collected using the latest documents and documents provided by various international online sources and may contain errors or non-compliance with the latest developments of the day. Therefore, the reader is suggested to act carefully and refer to the relevant embassy or get advice from experienced lawyers. Remember that we at our Group only provide advice on accommodation through the start-up or purchase of business and property.
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