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Hungary

At a Glance

Capital Budapest
Language Hungarian
Population 9,660,000
GDP Total $157.9 billion
GDP Per Capita $16,264.00
Assessing Travel and Visa Obligations

 

When traveling to Hungary, your nationality and the types of activities you will conduct during your trip will determine whether you may travel lawfully as a business visitor or if you require work authorization. Please seek advice from your immigration counsel if you are uncertain about the specific types of activities that constitute business or work.

 

Traveling for Business

 

What types of activities may I engage in as a business visitor?

As a business visitor to Hungary, you may engage in the activities below. While this list is not exhaustive and other activities could qualify as business, you may:

  • » Attend business and sales meetings
  • » Buy goods for sale outside the country
  • » Tour a company facility
  • » Attend trade shows or seminar conventions

 

If I qualify as a business visitor, do I need a visa for Hungary?

Nationals of the European Union, the United States, and many other select countries are eligible for a visa waiver and are not required to obtain a visa in order to enter and conduct business activities in Hungary.

Hungary is a member of the Schengen Area, a free-travel zone comprised of 26 European countries. If your nationality is not eligible for a visa waiver in the Schengen Area, you will be required to obtain a Schengen Visa prior to travel. Visa-waivered nationals, as well as those who are required to obtain a visa, are authorized to travel to Hungary and throughout the Schengen Area. Please note that travelers may not spend more than 90 days within any 180-day period inside the Schengen Area.

 

Working in Hungary

 

What types of activities require work authorization?

The activities below, whether paid or unpaid, generally constitute work under Hungarian law. This list is not exhaustive, and many other professional activities are considered work in Hungary, even if conducted for a short duration.

  • » Auditing
  • » Presenting at a conference
  • » Providing training

In limited circumstances, foreign nationals may engage in certain professional activities without obtaining work authorization, although strict preconditions must be met. An individual assessment is required before deciding whether an exemption is applicable.

 

If I am traveling to Hungary for work, what type of work authorization do I need?

The requirements for work authorization depend on your qualifications, on the nature and duration of your work, and on whether your employer has an entity in Hungary. The most common types of work authorization for Hungary are:

  • » Individual Work Permit (short-term work authorization)
  • » Combined Work and Residence Permit (standard long-term work authorization)
  • » Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Permit (work authorization for managers, specialists, and trainees transferred from a company based outside the EU to a host entity in Hungary that belongs to the same company or group of companies)
  • » Permit for Long-Term Mobility (work authorization for third-country nationals who already hold an EU ICT Card from another EU member state)
  • » EU Blue Card (combined work and residence permit for highly-skilled direct hires)

 

Is it possible to be exempted from work authorization requirements?

Nationals from the European Economic Area, the European Union, and Switzerland, and their dependents, are not required to obtain work authorization in order to work in Hungary. However, registrations or other formalities may be required prior to working or residing in Hungary.

 

What else should I know?

 

The Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), which governs post-Brexit relations between the EU and the U.K., has altered immigration regulations in the affected countries. Please be sure to contact your immigration representative for full details regarding the TCA's impact in Hungary.

Inevitably, the legal and strategic considerations impacting visa selection, as well as visa waiver and work authorization eligibility, entail the careful consideration of many factors. We recommend that you consult with your immigration counsel before taking any course of action.

 

Copyright © 2022 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. Government immigration agencies often change their policies and practices without notice; please consult an immigration professional for up-to-date information. This document does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. BAL maintains comprehensive immigration information and processing specifics for our clients.


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At a Glance

Capital Budapest
Language Hungarian
Population 9,660,000
GDP Total $157.9 billion
GDP Per Capita $16,264.00

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