Digital Nomad Residence Permit
(Hungary White Card)

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

Main Requirements
• Remote work – the applicant must work for a company registered outside Hungary or conduct entrepreneurial activities by providing services to clients from other countries.
• Minimum income – at least 3,000 euros per month.
• Health insurance – mandatory insurance covering expenses in Hungary for the entire stay.
• Accommodation – proof of residence in Hungary is required (rental agreement or ownership certificate).

Application Procedure
1. Application submission – through the Hungarian consulate in the country of residence or at the Immigration Department in Budapest.
2. Entry into Hungary – with a D visa if the application is submitted from outside the country.
3. Processing time – from 7 to 30 days.
4. Residence permit validity – 1 year with the possibility of renewal for another year.
5. Restrictions – family reunification is not available under this program (an exception is possible in the case of a child being born in Hungary. Obtaining a residence permit for the child requires submitting a separate application and is allowed only if certain requirements are met, including the parent's legal residence status, sufficient financial resources, and a valid legal basis for residing in the country.).

Applicant Categories and Required Documents
1. Employee

• Employment contract with a company registered outside Hungary (original in Hungarian or English, otherwise a notarized translation is required).
• Company registration documents (original in Hungarian or English, otherwise a notarized translation is required).
• Company financial statements for the last year (proof of commercial activity and use of digital technologies).
• Income documentation for the last 6 months (original in Hungarian or English, otherwise a notarized translation is required).
• Bank statement confirming account balance (original in Hungarian or English).
• Proof of remote work (original in Hungarian or English).
• Rental agreement or ownership certificate for housing (original in Hungarian or English).

2. Individual Entrepreneur (IE)

• IE registration document outside Hungary (original in Hungarian or English, otherwise a notarized translation is required).
• Contracts with clients from other countries (original in Hungarian or English, otherwise a notarized translation is required).
• Bank statement for the last 6 months (original in Hungarian or English, otherwise a notarized translation is required).
• Proof of qualifications and experience (diplomas, certificates – original in Hungarian or English).
• Proof of residence in Hungary (rental agreement or ownership certificate – original in Hungarian or English).

3. Freelancer

• Contracts with foreign clients (original in Hungarian or English, otherwise a notarized translation is required).
• Bank statement confirming income (original in Hungarian or English, otherwise a notarized translation is required).
• Proof of remote work (original in Hungarian or English, otherwise a notarized translation is required).
• Proof of sufficient financial reserves (original in Hungarian or English, otherwise a notarized translation is required).
• Rental agreement or ownership certificate for housing (original in Hungarian or English, otherwise a notarized translation is required).

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

How We Can Assist You and Your Clients:
• Preparation of a document package for residence permit application;
• Company registration in Hungary (legal entity);
• Entrepreneur registration (self-employed);
• Rental of a legal address;
• Correspondent agent services;
• Bank account opening;
• Accounting support;
• Tax reporting in compliance with Hungarian legislation;
• Tax consultation and cost optimization;
• Preparation of documents confirming commercial activity;
• Obtaining a Hungarian (EU) driver’s license based on a foreign one – processing time up to 2 weeks.
• Obtaining tax identification numbers;
• Official translations and document notarization;
• Hungarian health insurance arrangements;
• Real estate transactions (purchase, sale, rental, leasing);
• Assistance in opening an electronic account for working with Hungarian state authorities;
• Obtaining a criminal record certificate in Hungary.
• Corporate insurance
• Car insurance (OSAGO / CASCO)
• Health insurance