Hungarian White Card (Digital Nomad Residence Permit)

Who it's for

• Third-country nationals employed remotely by a company established outside Hungary
• Owners of a profitable company established outside Hungary who work for or manage it remotely
• Location-independent professionals who work using digital technology

Requirements

• Proof of remote employment abroad (with authorisation to work remotely) or of qualifying foreign company ownership
• Monthly net income of at least EUR 3,000 for the 6 months before entry, maintained during the stay
• Proof of accommodation in Hungary (lease, ownership or reservation)
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Valid passport (valid at least 3 months beyond the permit)
• Facial photograph and fingerprints

What you can do

• Live in Hungary while working remotely for a foreign employer or running a foreign business
• Extend once for a second year
• You may NOT work for a Hungarian employer or acquire shares in Hungarian companies
• No family reunification (except a biological child born in Hungary) and no path to long-term national residence

How to apply

Apply from abroad at a Hungarian diplomatic or consular mission, or inside Hungary via Enter Hungary or a regional directorate if you are visa-free. Completeness is confirmed within 21 days and a decision is issued within 30 days.

If approved from abroad you receive a single-entry Type D visa to enter Hungary; you must enter within 3 months of approval to collect the White Card, or it lapses.

Documents

• Employer statement (role, scope, remote-work authorisation) or foreign company documents (registration, tax, ownership)
• Bank statements / income certificates covering the previous 6 months
• Proof of accommodation
• Proof of health insurance
• Valid passport and facial photograph