Hungary

Hungary residence permit for employment

Policy overviewReviewed 2026-09-04

For eligible third-country nationals employed by a qualifying Hungarian employer or under an applicable cross-border employment arrangement.

Core requirements

Job offerRequired

A job offer, contract or employer arrangement meeting the route rules is required.

QualificationConditional

Skill, qualification or professional-recognition evidence is required when the role, employer or law requires it.

assessmentRequired

Any nationality, sector, salary, recruitment, labour-market or other authority assessment in force when applying must be met.

Official sources

Residence permit for employmentNational Directorate-General for Aliens Policing · Reviewed 2026-09-04

General educational information only, not personalized immigration or legal advice. Requirements can change; confirm them with the responsible government authority before acting. Next scheduled review: 2026-12-04.