Residence Permit for SE
Self-Employed Guest

An ideal solution for freelancers and individual entrepreneurs who wish to run a business in Hungary and legally reside in the EU.
Foreign nationals who work independently for compensation (freelance, services, online activities) or CEOs and founders of registered commercial entities can obtain an RP.

The RP is valid for 1 year, with an extension up to a maximum of 3 years.
Extension is possible only:
• If you have stayed in Hungary for at least 90 days in the last 180 days, and you have no overdue reports.

Documents can be submitted outside of Hungary — through the consulate (if you are entering with a visa). In Hungary — if you have visa-free entry, or you already have a residence permit.

Required documents:
• Proof of income (from self-employment/freelance or business);
• Housing documents (rental agreement, proof of ownership);
• Medical insurance;
• Evidence of financial means to support yourself;
• Confirmation of the purpose of residence (activity declaration, contracts);
• Photo and biometric data.

Important to know:
• Mandatory regular reporting;
• Family reunification is not possible during the first year;
* The exception is when a foreign national holding a residence permit for self-employed guest status gives birth to a child in Hungary during the validity of the residence permit. In this case, the child will receive a residence permit issued for family reunification after notification of the birth within the legal deadline.
• The purpose of stay in Hungary cannot be changed to another while this type of RP is in effect;
• The "Self-Employed Guest" status does not provide the right to apply for national permanent residence (national PR) after three years of residence.
* However, if the conditions for legal and continuous residence in Hungary are met for five years, it is possible to apply for a permanent residence permit in the European Union (EU long-term resident).

Document review time is up to 30 days.

If you need assistance with document preparation, business registration, legal address rental, or accounting — we support clients at every stage of the RP process.

Book a consultation — and start your path to a legal and stable life in Europe.

How we can assist you and your clients:
• Preparing the document package for RP application;
• Company registration in Hungary (legal entity);
• Self-employed registration (freelancer);
• Legal address rental;
• Correspondent agent services;
• Opening a bank account;
• Accounting support;
• Submission of tax reports in accordance with Hungarian law;
• Consultations on taxation and expense optimization;
• Preparing documents confirming commercial activity;
• Obtaining a Hungarian driver's license (EU) based on a foreign one — processing time up to 2 weeks.
• Obtaining tax numbers;
• Official translations and document notarization;
• Obtaining Hungarian health insurance;
• Real estate transactions (purchase, sale, rental, lease);
• Assistance in opening an electronic cabinet for working with Hungarian government structures;
• Obtaining a criminal record certificate in Hungary.
• Corporate insurance
• Car insurance (OSAGO / CASCO)
• Health insurance