Hungary updates eligibility lists for National Cards and Guest Worker Permits

Effective 9 July 2024, the Hungarian immigration authorities expanded the list of countries whose citizens can apply for National Cards and released the list of countries whose nationals are eligible to apply for Guest Worker Permits. National Cards, previously available only to Serbian and Ukrainian nationals for work and residence purposes, are initially issued for up to two years and may be extended for another three years. These Cards allow holders to bring in dependents and switch to permanent residence status in Hungary. Guest Worker Permits are granted to certain third-country nationals who are sponsored by “preferred employers”, initially issued for up to two years and can be extended.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services group, and attached below, provides additional details.

 


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