Hungary

Business visit visa / Work visa

Hungary’s immigration system offers separate pathways for business visits, short-term work, and long-term work.

Business visitors to Hungary typically use a local version of the "Schengen C Visa", which most foreign nationals are required to obtain prior to arrival in Hungary. The Schengen Area limits stay to 90 days within a 180-day period, counted across the entire Schengen Area. Visa nationals cannot change from business visitor to work-authorized status in country.

Hungary has a Single Permit for work and residence authorization with varying processes and requirements depending on the nature of the transfer. The Single Permit for Local Hire is suitable for skilled foreign workers on a local contract and generally requires labour market testing. The EU Intracompany Transferee (ICT) Permit is suitable for intracompany transfers of managers, specialists, and trainees. The Single Permit for Assignment/Secondment and the EU Blue Card are available but rarely used in practice. The permit validity and renewal options vary per category.

Note that EU/EEA and Swiss nationals can work in Hungary without a work permit, but registration and notification steps remain required.

European Union

Business visit visa / Work visa

Business visitors to the European Union typically use a local version of the "Schengen C Visa" (granted by the country to visit / work in) unless they are visa exempt. The Schengen Area limits stays for visitors to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted cumulatively across the Schengen Area. Depending on the nature of the activities, stays may be limited to 90 days in a 12-month period.

EU Blue Card

The EU Blue Card is Europe's answer to the US Green Card. The EU Blue Card is a work- and residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals. The European Blue Card provides comprehensive socio-economic rights and a path towards permanent residence and EU citizenship. It is suitable for highly skilled employees who meet a minimum salary requirement, sign an employee contract and are paid via payroll, typically granted for up to four years. Apply here.

EU Intracompany Transferee (ICT) Work and Residence Permit

The "EU ICT Permit" (locally called "ICT Card") is suitable for highly skilled managers, specialists and trainees on assignment within a company group and typically granted for up to three years. The EU-ICT permit is a preferred option for companies who need the best solutions available for intra-corporate mobility of their workforce in Europe.

European Economic Area/EU/Swiss nationals are generally visa and work permit exempt.