Europe
Hungary Visa Guide
White Card (Digital Nomad Residence Permit)
Quick answer
Hungary offers 12 visa categories covering transit, business, work, family, and entrepreneur routes. Transit options include the Airport Transit Visa (Type A) [1] and Business Visa [2]. Work routes include the Business Visa (Schengen) [3], EU Blue Card [4], Guest Worker Permit [10], and Hungarian Card. Family routes include the Family Reunification Permit [5] and Family Reunification Visa [6]. Entrepreneur routes include the Golden Visa [7], Guest Investor Permit [8], and Guest Investor Visa (Type D) [9].
At a glance
| Region | Europe |
| Destination type | Sovereign country |
Hungary offers the White Card (Digital Nomad Residence Permit) for location-independent workers.
Visa options in Hungary (22)
Digital nomad / remote work
Tourist / short-stay
Work
Business Visa (Schengen)
90 days within 180 days
EU Blue Card
Up to 4 years
Guest Worker Permit
Maximum 3 years from first issuance
Guest Worker Residency
Maximum total stay is 3 years from first issuance
Hungarian Card
3 years, renewable for 3 years
National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) – Employment
Maximum 3 years from first issuance
Work Visa (Employment Residence Permit)
Maximum total stay is 3 years from first issuance
Investor / entrepreneur
Family
Study
Am I eligible for anything here?
Hungary's visa eligibility depends heavily on:
- Your nationality — some visas apply nationality-based exclusions or bilateral agreements
- Your income and financial situation
- How long you want to stay
- Whether you're bringing dependents
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to transit through Hungary?
If you are transiting through Hungary, you may need an Airport Transit Visa (Type A) [1] or a Business Visa [2], depending on your nationality and purpose. The Airport Transit Visa allows a stay of 90 days per 180-day period [1].
What is the most popular visa for working in Hungary?
For working in Hungary, popular options include the Business Visa (Schengen) [3], which allows a stay of 90 days within 180 days, and the EU Blue Card [4] for highly qualified workers, valid for up to 4 years. There are also Guest Worker Permit [10] and Hungarian Card options.
Can I bring my family to Hungary if I have a residence permit?
Yes, you can apply for a Family Reunification Permit [5] or a Family Reunification Visa [6] to bring your family members. The permit is valid for 10 years and can be renewed once for another 10 years [5].
Are there visa options for entrepreneurs and investors in Hungary?
Yes, Hungary offers several entrepreneur routes, including the Golden Visa [7], Guest Investor Permit [8], and Guest Investor Visa (Type D) [9]. These are designed for investors and entrepreneurs, with the Golden Visa and Guest Investor Visa valid for up to 3 years from first issuance [7][9].
Related destinations
Sources
One numbered entry per specific claim — several entries may point to the same underlying document, each with its own locator.
- [1]
Airport Transit Visa (Type A) — Transit route, 90 days per 180-day period
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [2]
Business Visa — Other route, Maximum stay per visit in Schengen Area
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [3]
Business Visa (Schengen) — Work route, 90 days within 180 days
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [4]
EU Blue Card — Work route, Up to 4 years
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Cross-referenced - [5]
Family Reunification Permit — Family route, 10 years, renewable once for another 10 years
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [6]
Family Reunification Visa — Family route
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [7]
Golden Visa — Entrepreneur route, Maximum 3 years from first issuance
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [8]
Guest Investor Permit — Entrepreneur route, Maximum validity of residence permit
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Cross-referenced - [9]
Guest Investor Visa (Type D) — Entrepreneur route, Maximum 3 years from first issuance
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [10]
Guest Worker Permit — Work route, Maximum 3 years from first issuance
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [11]
Affordability index and climate tags
VisaBook internal estimate (soft-preference data) · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linkedVisaBook internal soft-preference estimate used by Search filters — not an official statistic.
This page reflects Hungary's officially published visa categories as of the dates above. It is not legal advice. For detailed, case-specific requirements for any visa listed here, see that visa's own page.