A foreign resident who is interested in working in Hungary needs a work visa, a work permit and a residential permit.
Visas & Passports
The foreign resident must apply to the Hungarian Embassy in his country of residence unless there is an agreement between that country and Hungary. He will usually be issued with a visa for one year. A valid passport should be attached to an application for a visa together with 3 photographs and other personal details. Care should be taken to ensure that the passport will remain valid for at least 6 months after the date on which the visa expires.
Work Permits
An application for a work permit will be submitted by the employer through an employment center in Hungary.
No work permit is needed by any of the following:
A person whose work has its origin in an agreement between 2 states.
A diplomat or a person who work for certain international bodies.
Senior employees in businesses that are in partnership with overseas bodies.
Students and lecturers in institutes for higher education.
Church workers
Residential Permit
A work visa will usually be sufficient to grant an individual right of entry to Hungary. A resident's permit is obtained by making an application to police department that deals with foreigners. Care should be taken to ensure that the application for the permit is made at least 15 days before the work visa expires.
