White Card Hungary 🇭🇺
Hungary's White Card is a digital nomad residence permit for remote employees, freelancers and business owners with income from abroad.
Online consultationFast EU residence permit without hassles
Suitable for everyone
For a digital nomad visa, income from employment, self-employment, and sole proprietorship are all acceptable
0% tax
With a Hungarian White Card, you do not need to pay any taxes in the country
Very quickly
The entire process from the start of work to receiving a residence permit card will take 2-3 months
Replacement for Schengen
With this residence permit, you can freely travel within the Schengen Agreement countries
Minimum set of documents
No documents need to be apostilled or notarized, and no criminal record certificate or rental agreement is required
Simply renew
The residence permit is issued for one year and can be extended for another year. You are not required to transfer your income to Hungary
Requirements and features of Hungary's White Card program
- Regular remote income and bank statements for 6 months
- Ability to show a long-term contract (from one year) with clients or an employer (or other documentary evidence of income, optional)
- Ability to confirm the level and stability of income with bank statements
Who is the Hungarian White Card visa suitable for?
- Business owners
- Remote employees
- Freelancers, sole proprietors, self-employed remote workers
- You cannot move with family members on this type of residence permit. Each adult applies on their own case
- This type of residence permit does not lead to permanent residence or citizenship. If that is your goal, see the programs below
- You can apply from your country of citizenship or your residence permit country
White card Hungary
(digital nomad Hungary)
Receive a Hungarian residence permit with IMIGRATA's support
Package FULL SUPPORT
- Appointment at the consulate and all communication with it
- Preparation of the provided set of documents for application
- Translation of financial documents (not notarized)
- Preparation of accompanying letters justifying the purpose of the move, digital nomad status, and housing rental plan
- Health insurance policy for visa and residence permit
- Booking accommodation
- Appointment to obtain a card in Budapest
- Remote support until the card is obtained in Budapest
- Comprehensive consultation on everyday issues related to relocation and adaptation: renting accommodation, opening a bank account, replacing a driver's license with an EU license, buying a car
💶 If refused, we'll get you residence in another country at no extra cost
DiscussPackage ALL INCLUSIVE
- Preparation of a complete set of documents in accordance with the requirements of the Hungarian consulate for a digital nomad visa
- Supplementing the package with documents missing for submission
- Translations of financial documents (not notarized)
- Preparation of accompanying letters justifying the purpose of the move, compliance with the status of a digital nomad, and a housing rental plan
- Health insurance policy for visa and residence permit
- Booking accommodation
- Appointment to obtain a card in Budapest
- Remote support until you receive your card in Budapest
- Comprehensive consultation on everyday issues related to relocation and adaptation: renting accommodation, opening a bank account, replacing your driver's license with an EU license, buying a car
💶 Money-back guarantee if refused
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Pay in stages
Your payments will be split in several comfortable stages for all packages over €1000
We guarantee our work
In an unlikely event your visa/residency is not granted, we will resubmit documents, offer to switch program/country free of charge, or return your money
Own team in every country we serve
Our team is not only our own experience of moving, but also years of work with hundreds of client cases of varying complexity
Step-by-step instructions for obtaining a White Card in Hungary
Collect documents
- Main application form and appendix
- Valid foreign passport
- One recent (within the last 3 months) photograph
- Bank statements for the last 3 months
- Confirmation of current bank account balance
- Medical insurance policy
- Proof of accommodation (rental agreement, invitation from the owner, proof of ownership, hotel/Airbnb reservation)
- Proof of income for the last 6 months
- Documents confirming official employment or business outside Hungary
Book the consulate
Contact the Hungarian consulate in your country and make an appointment to submit your visa application
Submit documents
Come to the appointment with a package of documents prepared in advance
Pay the fee
We check the current fee amount (currently €110) and the payment method in accordance with the consulate's requirements
Processing
The standard processing time for an application is 30 to 60 days. If necessary, the consulate may request additional documents. Provide them in a timely manner
Get the visa
Once approved, you will receive your visa (valid for 1 month from the date of issue — you must enter Hungary within this period). If you do not enter the country within 3 months, the visa will become invalid
Enter Hungary
After receiving your visa, enter Hungary
Give biometrics
Within 30 days of entry, we will register you at the nearest office of the Directorate General for Aliens Policing (NDGAP) to submit your biometric data
Documents for NDGAP
Provide your passport, photo, case number, questionnaire, and attachments
Get residence
Once approved, your residence permit documents will be sent by post to your address in Hungary (as specified in your application), or you can collect them in person from the NDGAP office
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Hungary. Questions and answers.
Who can obtain a White Card?
Your verified income
- Under this program, we work with any type of remote income, whether you are a company owner, entrepreneur, freelancer, or remote worker. The official income is €3,000/month, but we can help you obtain this visa even with a lower official income
Do you have to pay taxes on a Hungarian White Card?
Do I need a local bank account?
Health insurance
Do I need to live in Hungary permanently?
To extend your Hungarian residence permit for a second year, you need to live within the Schengen area for 183 days per year
Can I renew my White Card more than once?
What documents are required to apply for a White Card?
Where can I apply for a White Card?
How long does it take to process an application?
How long is a White Card valid for?
Is it possible to obtain another type of residence permit if you have a White Card?
Can family members move with the White Card holder?
Does the Digital Nomad Visa lead to permanent residency or citizenship?
How can financial stability be confirmed?
Is it possible to start a business in Hungary with a White Card?
How long should the lease be to confirm the accommodation?
How is this program different from others?
The White Card grants the right to live in Hungary, travel freely within the Schengen area, and enjoy the benefits of resident status. This residence permit differs from other types of permits to stay in Hungary, as it is specifically designed for digital nomads and does not require employment with local companies.
The Hungarian White Card, or digital nomad visa, is a modern program created specifically for those who work remotely and want to live in Europe. This card opens up new horizons for digital nomads: you get the right to legally reside in Hungary, work for foreign companies or run your business remotely, and travel freely throughout the European Union without having to apply for additional visas. The White Card program is ideal for those who value mobility, freedom of choice of country of residence, and the opportunity to combine work with learning about new cultures. In this article, we will take a detailed look at how the White Card works, what requirements applicants must meet, how the application process works, and what advantages it offers digital nomads in Hungary
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