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Business Residence Permit (Self-Employed Guest)

Perfect solution for freelancers and individual entrepreneurs who want to conduct business in Hungary and legally reside in the EU. Foreign citizens working independently for remuneration (freelance, services, online activities), or general directors and founders of registered commercial organizations can obtain residence permits.

Hungary Business Visa

Main Requirements

Who can apply

Foreign citizens working independently for remuneration (freelance, services, online activities), or general directors and founders of registered commercial organizations.

Validity period

The residence permit is initially issued for up to 1 year. It can then be extended so that the total validity of a single permit is up to 3 years. After 3 years, you can submit a new application for a residence permit on the same grounds (a new permit rather than an extension) without having to leave Hungary.

Documents

Income confirmation, housing documents, medical insurance, proof of sufficient means of subsistence, confirmation of residence purpose, photos and biometrics.

Important to know

Limitations

  • Mandatory regular reporting
  • Family reunification impossible during the first year
  • Cannot change residence purpose in Hungary to another
  • This type of residence permit does not entitle you to national permanent residence after 3 years of residence

Procedure

  • If you are outside Hungary, you can submit your application through the Hungarian consulate in your country of lawful residence
  • If you are lawfully present in Hungary and eligible to apply from within the country (for example, following visa-free entry or on another lawful basis), the documents can be submitted directly in Hungary
  • Application processing time — up to 30 days
  • Possibility of obtaining EU permanent residence after 5 years

Application procedure

1
Document submission

Through consulate or in Hungary

2
Processing

Up to 30 days

3
Residence permit issued

Valid for 1 year

4
Extension

Up to 3 years, followed by a new application without leaving Hungary

How we can help you

Document preparation

Preparation of documents for residence permit application

Company registration

Registration of legal entity in Hungary

Entrepreneur registration

Registration of self-employed status (entrepreneur)

Legal address

Legal address rental and correspondence support

Banking services

Bank account opening

Accounting and reporting

Support and filing of reports according to Hungarian laws

Tax consultations

Expense optimization and activity confirmation preparation

EU driver's license

Driver's license acquisition (processing time up to 2 weeks)

Tax numbers

Tax number acquisition

Translations and certifications

Official translations and notarial certifications

Medical insurance

Hungarian insurance registration

Real estate

Real estate transactions: purchase, sale, rent, lease

Electronic cabinet

Help in opening cabinet for work with government structures

Criminal record certificate

Certificate acquisition in Hungary

Corporate insurance

Liability insurance, comprehensive insurance, medical programs

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We support you at every step — from documents to insurance

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