🇭🇺 Hungary · Employer-sponsored work
Residence permit for the purpose of traineeship — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| University degree | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–30 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 6 months.
Documents
- Traineeship contract with the host organisation
- Diploma of higher education or certificate of active student status
- Certificate of language proficiency or credible proof
- Certificate from a credit institution (e.g. bank statement)
- Notarised declaration of support and means of the supporter (if applicable)
- Certificate regarding the award/payment of scholarship (if applicable)
- Facial photograph
- Proof of health insurance or means to cover costs
- Passport
- Valid ticket for travel or financial proof of ability to exit
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-traineeship.
- Typical processing: ~21 days.
Frequently asked
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“A residence permit for the purpose of traineeship may be issued to a third-country national: who wishes to reside in the territory of Hungary for the purpose of traineeship based on an traineeship contract concluded with an approved organization hosting trainees”
“the host organization provides a written commitment for reimbursing the costs of expulsion in cases when the trainee stays longer in the territory of Hungary past the period authorised ... a declaration that the host organisation will be responsible for the third-country national's subsistence and accommodation costs for the entire duration of the applicant's stay in the territory of Hungary”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.