🇭🇺 Hungary · Employer-sponsored work
Residence permit for the purpose of seeking a job or starting a business — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 9 months.
Documents
- Certificate issued by the national employment body or business organisation
- Documents proving purpose of residence
- Proof of means of subsistence (income documents, tax certificate or bank statement)
- Declaration of Hungarian address
- Proof of health insurance or ability to cover healthcare costs
- Valid passport or proof of ability to cover exit costs
- 1 facial photograph
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-seeking-a-job-or-starting-a-business.
- Typical processing: ~15 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.
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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.