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Hungary EU Blue Card
A residence and work permit for qualified professionals hired by a Hungarian employer. Your family can move with you.
The EU Blue Card is a European status for highly qualified professionals, and Hungary issues it under its own rules. The Hungary EU Blue Card rests on three things: an employment contract with a Hungarian employer, a salary at or above the threshold the state sets each year, and a university degree or recognized qualification. For some professions, IT above all, proven experience may be accepted instead of a degree.
It is one of the most stable ways to move to the EU. The card lets you work, bring your family, and the years you hold it count toward long-term status. We check your contract and degree, help with recognition of qualifications, prepare the documents and handle the application together with your employer.
Who it is for
- IT specialists, engineers, finance professionals, doctors and other qualified professionals
- People who already have a job offer from a Hungarian company
- Employees of international companies being transferred to a Hungarian office
- Families: a spouse and children can get residence permits together with the card holder
- People who see Hungary as a route to long-term status in the EU
Requirements
- An employment contract or a binding job offer from an employer in Hungary
- A salary at or above the Blue Card threshold set in Hungary for the current year
- A university degree or proven high-level qualification in your profession
- Recognition of your degree or qualification if the profession is regulated
- Health insurance and housing in Hungary
- No bans on entering the Schengen Area
What we do
- Check your contract, salary and degree against the requirements
- Tell you whether you need recognition of qualifications and help you through it
- Coordinate the documents your employer has to provide
- Arrange translations, apostilles and certificates
- File the application and answer requests from the immigration office
- Arrange residence permits for family members and support you until the cards are issued
Key documents
- Passport
- Employment contract or job offer
- Degree and, if needed, the document confirming its recognition
- Proof of work experience, if it is accepted instead of a degree
- Proof of housing in Hungary
- Health insurance policy
- Marriage and birth certificates with an apostille and translation
How it works
- Offer checkwe compare the salary with the threshold and review your qualifications
- Degree and documentsrecognition of qualifications if needed, translations and apostilles
- Filingthe Blue Card application at a consulate or through the immigration office
- Decisionreview usually takes several weeks and depends on the authorities' workload
- Move and cardentry, address registration and collecting cards for you and your family
Timeline
The review usually takes several weeks, plus time for degree recognition, translations and the employer's documents.
Timelines are approximate: government agencies, consulates and banks set them.
What to watch out for
- If the salary in the contract is below the threshold, the card will not be issued, however strong your CV
- Regulated professions require degree recognition, which adds time
- Changing employers early on may require notifying the immigration authorities or getting their consent
- If you lose your job, you have a limited period to find a new one
- Errors in the employer's documents delay the review
FAQ
How much does it cost?
Our service fee is from $21,000. Government fees, translations, insurance and other mandatory costs are paid separately; we send the full estimate before you sign.
What salary do I need for the Hungary EU Blue Card?
The threshold is set in Hungary and reviewed regularly, so we won't quote an exact figure without checking it. The salary in your contract must be at or above the threshold in force on the filing date. We check your offer at the start and tell you if the numbers need to be discussed with your employer.
Can I get a Blue Card without a degree?
In some professions, especially IT, proven work experience may be accepted instead of a university degree. The rules depend on the profession and on how Hungary applies the EU directive. We will review your situation and tell you which proof of experience you will need.
Can my family move with me?
Yes. A spouse and minor children can get residence permits as family members of a Blue Card holder. They can apply at the same time as the main applicant or later. You will need marriage and birth certificates with an apostille and translation.
Can I change jobs with a Blue Card?
Yes, but early on this may require notifying the immigration authorities or getting their consent. The new job must also meet the salary and qualification requirements. If you lose your job, there is a limited period to find a new one.
Does the Blue Card let me live in other EU countries?
It lets you travel within the Schengen Area. After a certain period, a card holder can move to another EU country for work under a simplified procedure. The years you hold a Blue Card also count toward EU long-term resident status.
How long does the process take?
Usually several weeks for the review, plus time for degree recognition, translations and the employer's documents. If your profession is regulated, the process can take longer. We give you a realistic estimate after reviewing your case.
Do you guarantee the result?
No. Decisions are made by government agencies, consulates and banks. We are responsible for preparing and checking documents, filing and support, and we tell you about the risks upfront.
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Let’s discuss your case
We will check whether the program fits your citizenship, income and family, and send an estimate with the full list of costs.
