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🇭🇺 Hungary

Hungary Digital Nomad Visa: requirements and how to apply

Individual residence permit for digital nomads living in Budapest or Hungary working for foreign clients.

Official Hungary digital nomad visa page

Hungarian White Card (Fehér Kártya)

Individual residence permit for digital nomads living in Budapest or Hungary working for foreign clients.

Typical duration
1 year, renewable for 1 additional year (total 2 years)
Path to permanent residency
Temporary stay (non-convertible to permanent residence)

Main requirements

  • Net monthly income ≥ €3,000
  • Individual only (cannot sponsor dependents)
  • Flat 15% tax environment

Official page

Documents usually needed for Hungary

  • Proof of remote employment with a company registered outside Hungary or foreign business ownership
  • Net monthly income of at least €3,000 for the preceding 6 months
  • Proof of registered accommodation in Hungary and valid travel medical insurance
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    Consular White Card Application Abroad

    Submit application at Hungarian diplomatic mission or via Enter Hungary online portal.

    21 - 30 days

  2. 2

    Entry on D-Visa & OIF Card Collection

    Enter Hungary and collect physical plastic White Card at the regional OIF office.

    1 - 2 weeks

More about moving to Hungary

Find a licensed adviser

For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Hungary. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF - Országos Idegenrendészeti Főigazgatóság)

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF - Országos Idegenrendészeti Főigazgatóság) on the official website before applying.