Hungary digital nomad visa (2026)

Who can apply

Only third-country nationals (not EEA nationals or their family members, and not stateless people).

• Employed abroad and working from Hungary with digital tools, or a shareholder in a profitable foreign company
• Net income of at least €3,000 a month for the previous 6 months
• No work for a Hungarian employer and no share in a Hungarian company
• Accommodation and health insurance in Hungary

Income requirement

You need to show at least €3,000 per month (net) (about US$3,356 a month at rates from 11 Nov 2026). Net monthly income for at least 6 months before entry, kept for the whole stay; family reunification is not available, so there is no family add-on.

Documents you need

• Employer certificate describing the remote work, or proof of company operation and your shareholding
• 6 months of bank statements, or an income certificate from the employer or tax authority
• Proof of accommodation (lease, ownership, or paid booking)
• Proof of health insurance or means to pay for care
• Passport and return ticket or funds for travel
• Photo and fingerprints (over age 6)

How to apply, step by step

1. Apply at a Hungarian embassy or consulate in your country of nationality or residence
2. Visa-free nationals without a residence permit may apply inside Hungary via the Enter Hungary platform
3. If approved, enter Hungary within the validity of the entry visa
4. For an extension, apply via Enter Hungary 30–90 days before expiry

Cost and processing time

The fee is €110 at a Hungarian mission (general residence permit fee); HUF 26,000 for an extension. Processing takes 21-day administrative period; decision within 30 days. Budget extra for translations, certified copies and health insurance.

Tax

Tax residency in Hungary usually depends on spending 183 days or more in a year; check with the Hungarian tax authority (NAV) or an adviser.

Good to know

• No other residence permit can be requested during or after the White Card
• To extend, you must have spent at least 90 of the previous 180 days in Hungary

Visiting first?

93 passports can enter Hungary visa-free for a short stay, a common way to try the country before applying. Check Hungary visa requirements for your passport.

Official source

National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF) – White Card

Not yet confirmed on an official source: fee. Check these with the consulate before you apply.