Family reunification of third country nationals

The family reunification permit allows you to take your family with you to Hungary.

Family reunification of third country nationals

This visa or permit allows someone to have family accompany them when immigrating to Hungary for another reason. For example, should someone have a valid work permit for a company in Hungary, that person can then bring his or her direct family members with them. This does not count for grandparents, unfortunately, but only spouses and children.

Permit type:
Family reunification of third country nationals (As well as accompanying spouses and/or children)

Whom is this permit used for?

• Third country (non-EU) nationals joining or accompanying other third country national family members who have already been granted residence in Hungary in forms of residence permit or settlement permit.
• Spouses
• Dependent minor descendant (including adopted and stepchildren, as well as minor child of the spouse over whom the spouse has custody rights)

Please take note that there are no ascendants (parents/grandparents) in this application.

Do you meet the criteria?

Are you one of the following?

• A spouse
• A dependent minor descendant

Do you have?

• Sufficient funds for the time of stay either through own work activity or through the EEA citizens’ work or gainful activity.
• Bank account balance (sufficient funds for duration of stay)
• Sufficient income from abroad or through sponsorship of the Hungarian citizen family member.
• Sufficient accommodation by establishing a Hungarian residential address (rental agreement, statement from owner entitling to stay free of charge, proof the applicant himself/herself owns residential property in Hungary)
• Appropriate all-round health insurance coverage.

This permit allows you to:

• You may be gainfully employed in Hungary.
• Unrestricted entry and longer term stay (90 days within any 180 day period may be spent in Schengen countries (Please note you may not work in these Schengen countries)

This permit does not allow you to:

• Work in other Schengen countries.

Estimated timeline for application of this: Within 60 days you will receive approval (Possibly shorter should there be no additional requests)

What does hngary.com do for you?

• Assistance in compiling the necessary documentation.
• Mandatory attachments – advising on the contents in question.
• Representing the client in the process with power of attorney. (If applicant is required to appear in person we will inform you and assist in this matter. If applicant is required to do so this would be only once)
• Official translations of mandatory documentation.
• We also offer additional relocation services
• Health insurance – We will search and sources options for you.
• School – We will find the appropriate schooling you require.
• Residential – We would assist in the house-hunt and relocation process.
• Validity of the residence card is based upon the EEA citizen family members’ residence permit (same duration) but maximum 5 years.