Guidance

Travel to Hungary for work

Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Hungary and how to get one if you do.

From:
Department for Business and Trade
Published
21 May 2021
Last updated
2315 AugustApril 20232024 — See all updates

This guide is for British citizens travelling for business or other work purposes. It explains what employers, employees, or the self-employed need to do if they need a visa or permit.

This information is provided as a guide only. You must always check the exact application process and document requirements with Hungary’s embassy or immigration authorities.

Entry requirements

If you’re going to Hungary to work (or any other EU country,country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein) you must make sure you meet passport and other travel requirements.requirements.

Hungary is in the Schengen area.area. If you’re travelling for business for up to 90 days in a 180-day period, you may be able to do some business-related activities without needing a visa or permit, such as attend business meetings. It does not matter how many countries you visit in the Schengen area. Your total stay must be no more than 90 days in every 180 days. The 180-day period keeps ‘rolling’.

If you’re staying for longer, or for other types of work, you may need a visa or permit.

The Hungarian authorities are responsible for setting and enforcing entry rules. They decide which activities need a visa or permit, or which may be exempt.

You must always check with Hungary’s embassy or immigration authorities before you travel, to make sure you meet their legal requirements.

If you’re working in more than one country, you need to check the entry rules of each country.

If you need a passport, visa or permit, you should apply well in advance of travel.

Visa and work permit documents

This guide explains the general application process for some of the visa or permit types available in Hungary. It includes a checklist of documents that you’ll usually need to include when applying.

It may not cover all scenarios so you must always check the exact application process and document requirements with Hungary’s embassy or immigration authorities.authorities.

You must also check what format the documents should be presented in, including if they must be:

Countries often use the terms visa, work permit and residence permit differently. For example, some may refer to a work permit as a visa.

This guide uses the same terms used in Hungary, so you know which ones to use when speaking to Hungary’s authorities.

Check if you need a visa or work permit

You do not need a visa or work permit if you’re travelling to Hungary for up to 90 days in a 180-day period for specific business-related activities. These activities can include:

  • attending business and sale meetings
  • buying goods for sale outside the country
  • running or attending job interviews
  • meeting with recruitment agencies and talent
  • acquisition trips, such as buying business operations, carrying out due diligence prior to purchase and pre-closing activities)
  • attending court as a witness
  • attending a trade fair, seminar convention or workshop
  • attending board meetings
  • team building activities
  • meeting colleagues, contractors or sellers
  • meeting clients or customers (including entertainment like eating at a restaurant)
  • fact-finding visits
  • touring a company facility
  • negotiating, signing and executing deals or contracts
  • attending, speaking or presenting at a conference (paid or unpaid)

Or for the following types of training, as long as it’s for the same company or group:training:

  • classroom-based training
  • on-the-job training
  • shadowing someone’s job

These activities are covered by the Schengen visa waiver.

However, if you are planning to perform any paid working activities in Hungary for up to 90 days in a 180-day period, you must obtain a short-term work permit from the Hungarian Labour Office. You can start working in Hungary once this short-term work permit is issued.

Border checks

At the border, you may be asked to show:

  • proof of return travel, such as plane or train tickets
  • health insurance that covers your entire stay
  • proof of accommodation for your entire stay
  • enough money for the duration of your trip
  • your work permit (if applicable)

Check Hungary’s exemptions

Certain types of work and activities do not require a visa or permit because they’re exempt.

All countries have their own exemptions. What may be exempt in one country may not be in another. You should always check with the country’s authorities.

The following people may not require a visa or work permit in Hungary:

  • diplomats
  • professional sportsmen
  • internationally recognised artists
  • researchers carrying out research for accredited research bodies

After-sales technical work

You may not need a visa or work permit if you’re providing a guaranteed service under the terms of a private contract between a UK and Hungarian business. This could be:

  • carrying out repairs under warranty
  • ensuring machinery or devices are in full working condition (commissioning)
  • maintenance work

This only applies in exceptional circumstances. Your stay must not be more than 15 business days in a 30-day period. The 15-day limit includes any days spent in Hungary not related to this work.

EU intra-company transfer permit holders

If you have an EU intra-company transfer (EU ICT) from another country you can work in Hungary for 90 days in a 180-day period within the same group of companies. This applies to all work activities as long as you’re not on Hungary’s payroll.

All these activities are covered by the Schengen visa waiver.

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Show proof of exemption

You need to be able to show proof that you’re exempt to the authorities on request. This could be:

  • an assignment letter
  • employment confirmation
  • a contract
  • proof of required qualifications, such as diploma and professional certificates

Further checks

If you’re not sure if you need a visa or permit to travel you can get advice from the Hungarian embassy.embassy.

Applying for a visa or permit

This guide outlines the steps required for each visa or permit to help you prepare, but you’ll need to check the exact rules and processes with the Hungarian embassy.

Taking your family

For the short-term permits listed in this guide your family won’t be able to get dependant visas. They may be able to join you for up to 90 days under the Schengen visa waiver rules.

There may be different rules for taking your family if you have a long-term permit. Find out about family reunification.

Short-term and long-term permits

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Transferring short term to a Hungarian branch, or working on a Hungarian contract

You need a short-term work permit if you’re in Hungary for up to 90 days in a 180-day period because you’re:

  • transferring to the Hungarian branch of a UK-based company
  • working for a company in Hungary on a Hungarian contract

To qualify you must:

  • have the relevant professional and educational experience
  • stay on your UK contract and UK payroll if you’re transferring branch
  • have a Hungarian contract for up to 90 days and be on Hungary’s payroll if you’re working for a company in Hungary

A short-term work permit can take 2 to 6 weeks to get. It’s valid for up to 90 days and you can’t extend it. If you need a new work permit, you must submit a new application.

How it works

You need to check with Hungary’s embassy or consulate on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

  1. If you’re working on a Hungarian contract your employer carries out a labour market test. They have to advertise the position with the Hungarian labour office for 15 to 60 days (unless the role is exempt).

  2. Your employer submits your permit application, annex 2 (melléklet a 445/2013. (XI. 28.) Korm. rendelethez) to the labourresponsible officeLabour Office.

Application documents

Hungary’s authorities may request different documents at different stages of the visa and the short-term work permit process. Usually, they need:

  • completed permit application form
  • UK passport, valid for at least 6 months
  • degree or qualification certificate (with a Hungarian translation attested by OFFI)
  • signed employment contract with your UK employer
  • signed assignment agreement with your employer
  • organisational charts or documents showing the relationship between your UK employer and host company in Hungary
  • certificate of health insurance coverage in Hungary
  • proof you have enough money until you receive your first pay
  • proof of accommodation

Providing short-term services to a client in Hungary

You need to apply for a short-term work permit to provide services if your UK employer has a contract or work order with a Hungarian company.

To qualify you must:

  • have relevant professional and educational experience
  • keep your UK employment contract
  • stay on UK payroll

This permit can take 2 to 6 weeks to get. It’s valid for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.

How it works

You need to check with Hungary’s embassy or consulate on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

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  • completed permit application form
  • UK passport, valid for at least 6 months
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  • signed employment contract with your UK employer
  • contract or work order between your UK employer and the Hungarian company
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    The White Card permit is for:

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    • those who own a share in a non-Hungarian company with a verified profit but work from Hungary using an advanced digital technology solution

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    • proof that you have enough savings to cover expenses until you receive your first salary
    • certificate of health insurance cover for Hungary

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    • proof of the real and actual operation of the employer

    If you run a company with proven profits from Hungary, you need a document stating:

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    • the job title and position held by the applicant in the company
    • the scope of the company’s activities
    • ownership of shares in the company

    Self-employed work

    Guest self employment residence permit

    You need to apply for a guest self-employment residence permit if you want to carry out self-employed work.

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    You need to check with Hungary’s embassy or consulate on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

    1. You submit the residence permit, and appendix forms  and your biometrics to the Hungarian consulate or embassy.

    2. You’re issued with a long-stay visa.

    3. Your employer notifies the Hungarian immigration office online within 5 days of you starting work.

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    • a contract for works, agency contracts, agreements, contracts for sales and purchases
    • proof the company has been employing at least 5 Hungarian citizens or EEA citizen full-time for at least 6 months without interruption
    • proof the company generates enough income to provide a livelihood for the managing director
    • a certificate from the tax authority stating that the annual income from self-employment exceeds the current minimum wage 24 times
    • a certificate stating that you do not owe any taxes or contributions
    • a marriage certificate, if married (legalised with an apostille and a Hungarian translation attested by OFFI)
    • birth certificates for any children (legalised with an apostille and a Hungarian translation attested by OFFI)

    Hungarian government guidance

    Read official Hungarian government information on visas, work permits and residenceresidence..

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    European governments may update or change their rules without notice.

    You should always check general travel advice for Hungary, for updates on issues such as safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings before travelling, or planning to travel.

    • Published 21 May 2021
    Last updated 2315 AugustApril 20232024 + show all updates

    1. General changes made to permit names and types, with additions to worker visas, including seasonal workers and guest workers.

    2. Content reviewed. No changes made. (The information provided is up-to-date as of 11 September 2023.)

    3. Content reviewed. No changes made. (The information provided is up-to-date as of 21 July 2023).

    4. Content reviewed. No changes made. (The information provided is up-to-date as of 22 March 2023).

    5. Updated the 'Border checks' section: You no longer need an invitation letter explaining your trip. EU ICTs: You now submit appendix 14 forms. Combined work and residence permit: You now submit appendix 9 forms. (The information provided is up-to-date as of 9 January 2023).

    6. Degree certificates, marriage certificates and birth certificates need to be translated and attested by OFFI. The information provided is up-to-date as of 23 September 2022.

    7. Content reviewed. No changes made. The information provided is up-to-date as of 30 November 2021.

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