Key Points
- Hungary introduced new legislative changes to its immigration policies on 1 January 2024
Overview of Immigration Law Changes
The government of Hungary introduced legislation changes to its immigration law on 1 January 2024. As a result, the following measures have been introduced:
- The government will look to create an electronic submission portal for residence and work permits.
- Between 1 January 2024 and 29 February 2024, the processing of immigration applications will be suspended. No new residence permit applications can be submitted during this time.
- To extend a residence permit, applicants must complete an exam of cultural skills to extend their permit. Applicants will be granted three attempts at the examination.
- Foreign nationals from 17 countries, including the United Kingdom, Georgia, Ukraine and more.
- Introduce new Standard Classification of Occupation codes.
- Clarify the requirement for spouses to provide proof of a marriage certificate to complete their domestic registration within the country.
- Employers must ensure that employees and guest workers entering the country for an investment project exit Hungary within six days of their permit’s expiration. This will include terminated employees.
- Employers should submit a report to immigration authorities confirming that they provided the appropriate language and conditions of termination.
- Changes in accommodations or place of residence must be reported within three days following such change, except if such absence is temporary, not exceeding 30 days, and the third country national is returning to their registered accommodation.
- Extension of EU Blue Card eligibility to include foreign nationals in IT roles that hold at least three years or relevant work experience.
- Previously, applicants were required to hold three years of experience and meet certain education requirements.
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Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Hungary’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.
Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. For additional information on the issues discussed, consult an attorney at Corporate Immigration Partners, P.C., or another qualified professional of your choosing. On non-U.S. immigration issues, consult your Envoy representative, or another qualified representative of your choosing.
