Hungary White Card (residence permit for digital nomads)
Live in Budapest's café & thermal-bath culture for up to two years on your foreign salary.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
Hungarian residence permit for non-EEA remote workers employed abroad or owning a profitable foreign company; valid one year, extendable once.
Dream spread
Live in Budapest's café & thermal-bath culture for up to two years on your foreign salary.
Relocation reality check
€3,000 net/month for the 6 months before entry & throughout; no family reunification; no Hungarian work or Hungarian company shares; cannot switch to another permit purpose afterwards.
Your fit signals
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Income of EUR 3,000/month
Minimum income of EUR 3,000 per month.
Check: Remote work for employers or clients outside Hungary
Income must come from an employer or clients based outside Hungary; local paid work is usually not allowed on this…
Check: Family members not covered
Dependants are not included in this program — each family member needs their own route.
Reality engine
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Eligibility
Third-country nationals with a verified employment relationship outside Hungary, or a share in a foreign company with verified profit; visa-free nationals may apply from inside Hungary.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Income of EUR 3,000/month
BlockerMinimum income of EUR 3,000 per month. Derived from the program's stated requirement — the official source sets how income is measured (gross or net, period, family add-ons).
Remote work for employers or clients outside Hungary
CautionIncome must come from an employer or clients based outside Hungary; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Family members not covered
CautionDependants are not included in this program — each family member needs their own route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- 3,000 EUR per month≈ USD 3,370/month (approximate, as of 2026-10-21)
- Duration
- 1–24 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Hungarian tax residency may arise from presence; get advice.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
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Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
“monthly legal income is equal to or exceeds EUR 3,000 net for at least 6 months prior to entry”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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