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    Digital Nomad Visa to Hungary (terms, where to apply, who can get it, what conditions for obtaining it, list of documents)

    Posted by 05 March 2025 in Insight

    Digital Nomad Visa to Hungary (terms, where to apply, who can get it, what conditions for obtaining it, list of documents)

    Posted by:
    Taras Horbatiuk
    Yurii Bielokon

    Taras Horbatiuk, Managing Partner

    Yurii Bielokon, Senior Partner

    Digital Nomad Visa to Hungary (terms, where to apply, who can get it, what conditions for obtaining it, list of documents)

    About

    Digital Nomad Visa is a digital “nomadic” visa that grants the right of long-term residence in the country to persons who do not plan to find employment and are officially employed in Ukraine. Currently, such an opportunity has appeared for Ukrainians traveling to Hungary, and this visa is called the White card.

    More about Digital Nomad Visa to Hungary

    This is a digital visa that has a number of features and requirements for registration. The visa is available to citizens of countries outside Europe and includes the following features:

    • suitable for foreigners planning to emigrate to Hungary;
    • such persons are engaged in remote work with official employment;
    • provides for the granting of a temporary residence permit in Hungary;
    • the total validity period of such a visa is one year and can be extended for another year if necessary;
    • a foreigner who receives a White Card can go to Hungary accompanied by his family, but each family member issues a visa independently and separately;
    • the person must be officially employed in any country outside Hungary;
    • the minimum income of a person must be from 3 thousand euros per month.

    Importantly! The undoubted advantage of such a visa is that it allows foreigners to travel for 90 days in the countries of the Schengen region.

    Employment requirements

    In order to prevent violations of Hungarian legislation, those requirements related to the employment of a person were separately highlighted. Yes, a foreigner must document one of the following facts:

    • confirmation of telecommuting experience;
    • the existence of a contract or an employment contract, which will indicate the availability of remote work;
    • ownership of shares of a legal entity located outside Hungary;
    • having your own company located outside Hungary;
    • confirmation of minimum income, which must be regular.

    In addition, the foreigner must provide a certificate of no criminal record, and undertakes not to engage in paid activities in Hungary.

    WARNING! Confirmation of the minimum financial income and its stability is required by a certificate of income for the last six months of work.

    Advantages of Digital Nomad Visa to Hungary for an individual

    In addition to the possibility of continuous residence in Hungary for one year, as well as an open visa for travel to the countries of the Schengen zone, a foreigner receives the following benefits:

    • the person gets access to medical services;
    • the right to study in Hungary is granted;
    • free access to public services;
    • ensuring an affordable cost of living;
    • regular meetings and co-working spaces for persons residing in Hungary with a White Card.

    How to issue a Digital Nomad Visa to Hungary

    We – a company of migration lawyers – provide consultations, explain the specifics of the visa procedure, requirements for individuals, and also help at all stages up to obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa to Hungary. Contact our specialists using the contacts on the page and get a detailed guide on how to get a White Card.

    So, the following main stages of issuing a Digital Nomad Visa to Hungary can be distinguished:

    • verification of the fulfillment of all conditions necessary for obtaining such a visa (preparation should be started in advance, taking into account that financial income data for the last six months before the application will be taken into account);
    • collection of necessary documents;
    • submitting an application for a digital visa to Hungary;
    • waiting for consideration and receiving a response.

    The advantages of obtaining such a visa are a significantly simpler procedure for its registration. In particular, this applies to the list of necessary documents. Yes, a person must prepare and submit the following documents to the Hungarian consulate in his country:

    • foreign passport;
    • health insurance policy;
    • certificate of income for 6 months;
    • a certificate of no criminal record;
    • a copy of the employment contract abroad.

    Importantly! Today, the term of consideration of the appeal is from 30 days to one and a half months. However, for the service you need to pay 220 euros, of which 110 euros are the visa fee and 110 euros are the fee for the residence permit in Hungary during the validity of the visa.

    This visa is suitable for people who want to travel and can combine rest and work abroad. And our lawyers know how to help in issuing a Digital Nomad Visa to Hungary. Therefore, leave your contacts and we will contact you in the near future.

    Posted by:
    Taras Horbatiuk
    Yurii Bielokon

    Taras Horbatiuk, Managing Partner

    Yurii Bielokon, Senior Partner

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