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Research residence permit

HungaryTalent and merit

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

Researchers: third-country nationals seeking admission to Hungary to carry out a research project under a hosting agreement with a research organisation accredited under specific other legislation (the organisation must also commit in writing to reimburse expulsion costs if the researcher lacks the means).

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    Residence permit for the purpose of research may be issued to a third-country national · seeking admission to the territory of Hungary for the purposes of carrying out a research project  under a hosting agreement  concluded with a research organisation accredited under specific other legislation; and · if the research organisation provides a written commitment  for reimbursing the costs of expulsion in cases where the researcher remains in the territory of Hungary past the period authorised – if the researcher does not have the financial means necessary.

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the achievements or evidence that establish the required level.

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

A hosting agreement with an accredited research organisation may serve as proof of the purpose of residence. The research project must be carried out under a hosting agreement with a research organisation accredited under specific other legislation, and the organisation must also commit in writing to reimburse expulsion costs if the researcher lacks the means.

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Limits of the record
  • The requirement itself is stated in the via's eligibility sentence [8918:9485], cited under talent_merit_seo.r1: the research project must be carried out under a hosting agreement with a research organisation accredited under specific other legislation, and the organisation must commit in writing to reimburse expulsion costs where the researcher lacks means.
  • The host organisation may also lodge the issuance/extension application with the researcher's written consent [15010:15568].
  • The proof list is stated once for the page's three researcher instruments; it is cited here because this via's own eligibility sentence establishes the same element.
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    The following documents may serve as proof of the purpose of residence: · a hosting agreement  with an accredited research organisation
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    Residence permit for the purpose of research may be issued to a third-country national · seeking admission to the territory of Hungary for the purposes of carrying out a research project  under a hosting agreement  concluded with a research organisation accredited under specific other legislation; and · if the research organisation provides a written commitment  for reimbursing the costs of expulsion in cases where the researcher remains in the territory of Hungary past the period authorised – if the researcher does not have the financial means necessary.

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

After completing the research, a holder of the research permit may apply for a residence permit for the purpose of seeking a job or starting a business, if the job or business matches the level of the research. The official source does not state whether the holder may change host organisation or work independently during the permit's validity, or the family position.

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Limits of the record
  • Changing host organisation or working independently during the permit's validity is not stated on the page.
  • The family position for a holder of the Hungarian research permit is not stated on this page; the page's family provisions concern mobility from another Member State (sections 1.II, 1.III and 2.I.b).
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    If you are a holder of a residence permit for the purpose of research and you prove that you completed your research and that the job or business you want to start in Hungary matches the level of your research , you may apply for a residence permit for the purpose of seeking a job or starting a business.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

The residence permit for the purpose of research is valid for a minimum of 1 year (or the hosting agreement duration if shorter) and a maximum of 2 years, and may be extended for the same purpose, occasionally for a maximum of 2 years. The official source does not state an accelerated or longer-term residence pathway.

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  • The document does not state an accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway or settlement.
  • 9) How long is the validity period of the permit?
    Validity period of the residence permit for the purpose of research is minimalised in 1 year (if the validity period of the hosting agreement is shorter, the validity period adjusts to the length of the hosting agreement), maximised in 2 years, and it may be extended for the same purpose, occasionally for maximum 2 years.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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