White Card residence permit
digital nomads
Hungary's White Card is a residence permit for non-EEA nationals who work remotely for a foreign employer or own a profitable foreign company. It needs at least EUR 3,000 net monthly income and does not allow any work for Hungarian employers. It lasts up to one year and can be extended once.
Life in Hungary
Money
3
Currency
Hungarian Forint
HUF
Hungarian Forint
Cost of living
58
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
Flat 15%
Income tax (national)
VAT 27% · social security 18.5%
Flat 15%; exemptions for young people under 25 and certain mothers.
Living
1
Happiness
#72 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Third-country remote employees of foreign employers, or owners of profitable foreign companies, who want to live in Hungary for up to two years.
Eligibility
Third-country national
Not an EEA national or family member of one.
Remote employment abroadEmployees
A verified employment relationship with an employer outside Hungary, working from Hungary using digital technology.
Foreign company ownerCompany owners
Owns a share in a company with verified profit outside Hungary and works or manages it from Hungary.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementIncome
- Document checklistApplication form and White Card appendix
- FeesResidence permit + entry visa (consular application)
The full requirements are for members
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- 5 more requirements
- 9 documents
- 6 fees
- 7 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Hungary
- Visit & tourismSchengen tourist & business visa
- StudyResidence permit for the purpose of studies
- Work permitsEU Blue Card
