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Hungary Digital Nomad Visa (White Card)

The White Card program is designed for foreign professionals working remotely using digital technologies. This type of residence permit allows you to live in Hungary while continuing to work for international companies or conduct remote entrepreneurial activities.

Hungary White Card

Main Requirements

Remote Work

Work for a company outside Hungary or remote entrepreneurial activity.

Minimum Income

At least €3,000 per month, confirmed by bank statements and documents for 6 months.

Health Insurance

Insurance covering expenses in Hungary for the entire duration of stay.

Accommodation

Proof of residence in Hungary: rental agreement or property ownership certificate.

Family Limitations

Family reunification is not provided under this program (exception - child, subject to conditions).

Application Procedure

1
Application Submission

Through consulate in country of residence or Immigration Department in Budapest

2
Entry to Hungary

With D visa when applying from outside the country

3
Processing Time

From 7 to 30 days

4
Residence Permit Validity

1 year with possibility of extension for another year

Applicant Categories and Document List

1. Employee

  • Employment contract with company outside Hungary (original in Hungarian/English or notarized translation).
  • Company registration documents (original in Hungarian/English or notarized translation).
  • Company financial statements for the last year (confirmation of commercial activity and digital technologies).
  • Income documents for the last 6 months (original in Hungarian/English or notarized translation).
  • Bank statement confirming account balance (original in Hungarian/English).
  • Remote work confirmation (original in Hungarian/English).
  • Rental agreement or property ownership certificate (original in Hungarian/English).

2. Individual Entrepreneur (IE)

  • IE registration document outside Hungary (original in Hungarian/English or notarized translation).
  • Contracts with clients from other countries (original in Hungarian/English or notarized translation).
  • Bank statement for the last 6 months (original in Hungarian/English or notarized translation).
  • Qualification and experience confirmation (diplomas, certificates - original in Hungarian/English).
  • Document about residence in Hungary (rental agreement or property ownership certificate - original in Hungarian/English).

3. Freelancer

  • Contracts with foreign clients (original in Hungarian/English or notarized translation).
  • Bank statement confirming income (original in Hungarian/English or notarized translation).
  • Remote work confirmation (original in Hungarian/English or notarized translation).
  • Sufficient financial reserves (original in Hungarian/English or notarized translation).
  • Rental agreement or property ownership certificate (original in Hungarian/English or notarized translation).
White Card Advantage Over Other Visa Types

Taxation

White Card residence permit does not oblige the applicant to pay taxes in Hungary. It is important to consider double taxation avoidance agreements with your country.

How We Can Help You

Document Package 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 submission of reports according to Hungarian laws

Tax Consultations

Expense optimization and preparation of activity confirmations

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

Health Insurance

Hungarian insurance registration

Real Estate

Real estate transactions: purchase, sale, rental, leasing

Electronic Cabinet

Assistance in opening cabinet for work with government structures

Criminal Record Certificate

Obtaining certificate in Hungary

Corporate Insurance

Liability / Comprehensive insurance, medical programs

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