Residence Permit National Card

The National Card is a residence permit (RP) in Hungary that allows you to legally live and work in the country. This type of RP is available both for employment with an employer and for running a business through your own company. Let's look at the main requirements and nuances of the application process.

RP through Employer
If you want to obtain a National Card through employment, the following conditions must be met:
1. Employment contract (in Hungarian or English);
* A valid employment contract with a Hungarian employer must be provided.
2. Income level (bank statement, payroll)
* Income (salary) must be confirmed, sufficient to cover living expenses and comply with legal requirements.

Documents from the employer:
• Founding documents of the company;
• Company registration confirmation;
• Tax declarations and absence of debts;
• Letter confirming employment.

In some cases, the applicant must provide diplomas or certificates confirming professional qualifications.

RP through Opened Company
If you plan to obtain the National Card through your own business in Hungary, the following conditions must be met:

1. Company registration: The company must be registered in Hungary (Kft or Zrt).
2. It must be confirmed that the company is actively operating and has financial turnover (bank statements, accounting reports, contracts with partners and clients).

The following document package for the company must be provided:
• Founding documents;
• Company income (the company must provide the owner (director) with sufficient income for living in the country);
• Absence of debts (confirmation of no debts on taxes or other obligations).

To continue the application process for the National Card RP, the following documents must be prepared:
• Rental agreement for housing in Hungary or proof of property ownership.
• Medical insurance valid in Hungary.
• Bank statements confirming your financial stability.

The RP is valid for 2 years, and it can be extended for up to 3 years at a time for the same purpose.

Document review time is 70 – 90 days.

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