How to Apply for a Hungary Work Visa From India

To apply for a Hungary work visa from India, you first need a job offer for a highly qualified role. Indian professionals can apply for the EU Blue Card or the Hungarian Card to work in Hungary. Each of these permits gives you the right to live and work in Hungary. Your Hungarian employer can also file it online through the Enter Hungary portal. The National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF) decides within 70 days. Once approved, you receive a single-entry Type D visa to travel to Hungary. After arrival, you register your address and collect your residence permit card. The EU Blue Card currently needs a gross salary of at least HUF 1,001,048 a month. The application fee at the Embassy is €110.
 

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How to Apply for a Hungary Work Visa for Indians?

Hungary's work permit system is employer-led, and your route depends on your role, salary, and qualifications. Since the general employment and guest worker permits are closed to Indian citizens, highly qualified routes are the practical option.

Here's the step-by-step process for Indian professionals applying for a Hungary work visa:

Step 1: Find a highly qualified role with a Hungarian employer and get a signed employment contract or binding job offer.

Step 2: Choose your permit: the EU Blue Card for roles that meet the salary threshold, or the Hungarian Card for listed IT, engineering, and science roles.

Step 3: Prepare your documents, including degree certificates, experience letters, and an apostilled police clearance certificate.

Step 4: Book an appointment at the Embassy of Hungary in New Delhi, or ask your employer to file online through Enter Hungary.

Step 5: Submit the residence permit form with its matching appendix, pay the €110 fee, and give your fingerprints and photograph.

Step 6: Wait for the OIF decision, which is due within 70 days of a complete application.

Step 7: Collect your single-entry Type D visa after approval and travel to Hungary.

Step 8: Register your address within 3 days of moving in, then collect your residence permit card and apply for a TAJ social insurance card.

 

 

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Requirements for the Hungary Work Visa

Your eligibility rests on the job itself, since both routes are meant for highly skilled work. The list below covers the conditions and documents you and your employer will need.

• A signed employment contract or binding job offer from a Hungarian employer for a highly qualified role.
• For the EU Blue Card, a gross monthly salary of at least HUF 1,001,048, or HUF 800,838 for listed healthcare roles.
• For the Hungarian Card, a job in a listed IT, engineering, or natural science field that matches a degree earned outside Hungary.
• A university degree or equivalent higher qualification relevant to the job.
• A valid passport with at least three months of validity left when your permitted stay ends.
• A completed residence permit application form with the appendix for your permit type.
• Two recent passport-size colour photographs.
• Proof of accommodation in Hungary, such as a rental agreement or an employer housing letter.
• Health insurance cover until you join Hungary's social insurance system.
• A police clearance certificate, with translations into Hungarian or English where required.
   

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Cost of Applying for a Hungary Work Visa From India

Hungary's government fees are among the lower ones in the EU, so most of your spending goes on documents. Costs below are shown in euros or forints, with approximate rupee values at about ₹110 per euro.

Cost Item	Fee	Notes
Residence Permit Fee (at the Embassy)	€110 (approx. INR 12,100)	Paid at the Embassy of Hungary in New Delhi when you submit your application
Residence Permit Fee (filed in Hungary)	HUF 26,000 (approx. INR 7,200)	Applies when your employer files online through Enter Hungary
Police Clearance & Apostille	INR 500–2,000 (approx.)	Police clearance from Passport Seva, apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs
Document Translation	INR 1,000–4,000 (approx.)	Needed for documents not in Hungarian or English
Health Insurance	INR 3,000–8,000 (approx.)	Covers you until you register for a TAJ social insurance card

 

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FAQs

Can Indian citizens get a work visa for Hungary?

Yes, but only through certain routes. Indian citizens cannot currently apply for Hungary's general residence permit for employment or the guest worker permit. Highly qualified professionals can still apply for the EU Blue Card or the Hungarian Card. Employees moving within the same company group can use the intra-corporate transfer permit.

What is the EU Blue Card salary requirement in Hungary?

The EU Blue Card currently requires a gross monthly salary of at least HUF 1,001,048. A lower threshold of HUF 800,838 applies to listed healthcare roles, such as nurses, pharmacists, and physiotherapists. Hungary reviews these amounts every year, and your salary must stay above the threshold while you hold the card.

What is the Hungarian Card?

The Hungarian Card is a residence permit for highly qualified workers in specific fields, mainly IT, engineering, and the natural sciences. It lets you live in Hungary and work for the approved employer. Only qualifications earned outside Hungary are accepted for this permit. It is valid for up to 3 years and can be extended.

How long does it take to get a Hungary work visa from India?

The OIF must decide on a complete EU Blue Card or Hungarian Card application within 70 days. Complete applications are often processed faster. You should also allow time for document preparation, translations, and the Embassy appointment, so plan for around two to three months in total.

Can I apply for a Hungary work visa without a job offer?

No. Both the EU Blue Card and the Hungarian Card need a contract or binding job offer from a Hungarian employer. Hungary's job-seeking permit is only for people who have completed studies or research in Hungary. The White Card is meant for remote workers employed outside Hungary, so it does not cover local jobs.

Can my family join me in Hungary?

Yes. Holders of the EU Blue Card and the Hungarian Card can apply for family reunification for their spouse and dependent children. Each family member needs a separate residence permit application with proof of the relationship. You will also need to show suitable accommodation and enough income to support them.

How long is a Hungary work permit valid?

The EU Blue Card is issued for between one and four years and can be renewed. The Hungarian Card is valid for up to 3 years and can be extended for another 3 years. Extension requests must be filed in Hungary through Enter Hungary before your current permit expires.

Can I change employers on a Hungary work permit?

Your permit is linked to a specific employer and job. If you want to change jobs, you must inform the OIF or apply for a new permit before starting the new role. Rules differ between the EU Blue Card and the Hungarian Card, so check the conditions for your permit first.

Do I need to speak Hungarian to get a work visa?

No. Hungarian is not required for the EU Blue Card or the Hungarian Card. Many roles in IT, engineering, and shared service centres use English as the working language. Basic Hungarian can still help with daily life, housing, and dealing with local offices.

Does a Hungary work visa lead to permanent residency?

It can. Holders of permits such as the EU Blue Card and the Hungarian Card may apply for a National Residence Card after 3 years of continuous legal stay. An EU long-term residence permit is available after 5 years. You must meet income, accommodation, and health insurance conditions for both.