How to Apply for a Residence Permit in Hungary

We explain how to Apply for a Residence Permit in Hungary.

How to Apply for a Residence Permit in Hungary

Hungary has become one of Europe’s top destinations to immigrate to, and affords many individuals, families and entrepreneurs the liberty of low costs, safety, excellent medical care, great education and more. In order to make your move to Hungary more permanent, you could opt to apply for a residency permit. However, it is important to note that there is more than one type of residency permit for Hungary and in this article we aim to give our readers some insight on how to apply for a residence permit in Hungary.

Below are some but not limited to the types of residence permits available for Hungary.

Residence permit for family reunification

• This permit is issued to qualifying individuals such as family member of third country citizen with residency, a family member of a person recognised as a refugee or a sibling or direct–line relative applying for the permit
• The permit is valid for three years and can be extended for another three, however it cannot be extended beyond the sponsor’s residency permit

Residence card for third country national member of EEA citizen

• Maximum validity period is five years
• Qualifying individuals include but are not limited to; third country citizen family member joining or accompanying an EEA citizen, EEA citizens fulfilling paid activity, EEA citizens who can supplement their (family/themselves) entire period of stay without seeking aid from Hungarian welfare

EU Blue Card

• Entitled persons include but not limited to; third country citizens with residence permit due to employment and acquiring advanced skills by EU member state and must proof 18 months of stay in EU Member State, third country national with valid travel document, third country nationals who is not subject to disqualifications by law
• Duration on short terms of employment is one year validity with opportunity to extend an extra three months. However, expiration date is a maximum of four years with the possibility of renewal of the EU Blue Card.

Other residency permits also include:

• Residence permit for official purpose
• Residence permit for medical treatment
• Temporary residence permit
• Residency permit for employment or perusing income generating activity
• Residence permit for the purpose of a visit

Different residence permits means different requirements, however, so here is how to apply for a residence permit in Hungary (if you plan to visit):

• All applications for residency permits should be submitted to the consular office or other authorised to receive application forms for residency permits. The applicant must also pay the associated fees due.
• For a visitation residency permit a third country national can apply if he/she has proof of official invitation letter from authorised unit.
• The third country applicant must complete the application form and do so in person unless their health does not permit this.
• The application form will be accompanied by appropriate photos and other required documentation such as proof of accommodation, proof of fees to fund stay.
• Fingerprints will be taken by the applicant for biometric data.
• The regional directorate at the consular office will make the decision of issuing the residence permit.

If you’re still wondering how to apply for a residence permit in Hungary, here are also some more pointers on what is needed in order to do so.

Requirements for a Hungarian residence permit

Different residence permits may require different aspects, but the following are simply to name a few and give the reader an idea as to what could be expected.
• Proof of family relations to EEA citizen
• Birth certificate
• Deed of adoption
• Marriage certificate
• Proof of own financial support (applicant and family) throughout stay without interfering with the Hungarian welfare to be support
• Proof of accommodation throughout stay
• Proof of all inclusive health insurance

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