Hungary

Citizens from visa-exempt countries can enter Hungary and the entire Schengen Area without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180-day rolling period. This applies to nationals from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, and 50+ other countries.

The Hungarian White Card (Fehér Kártya) is a residence permit specifically designed for remote workers and digital nomads. It allows non-EU nationals working for foreign companies to live in Hungary for up to 2 years while enjoying visa-free travel across the Schengen Area.

Required for citizens of countries without visa-free access to the Schengen Area. Allows stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism, business, or family visits in Hungary and all 29 Schengen countries.

The Hungarian national visa allows non-EU citizens to stay in Hungary for purposes exceeding 90 days, including employment, study, family reunification, or business activities. It serves as the entry visa before obtaining a residence permit.

Issued to non-EU nationals for various purposes including employment, self-employment, study, family reunification, or medical treatment. Valid for 1-2 years and renewable. Required for stays exceeding 90 days.

Hungary's Golden Visa program, relaunched in July 2024, offers 10-year residence permits to non-EU investors who contribute at least EUR 250,000 to a government-approved real estate fund or donate EUR 1 million to a Hungarian higher education institution.

The EU Blue Card is a work and residence permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals. It allows holders to work and live in Hungary with the option to move to other EU countries after 18 months.