Hungary Announces EU Blue Card Salary Thresholds for 2027
Hungary has published the minimum monthly salary requirements for EU Blue Card applicants and holders for 2027. The standard threshold is HUF 1,091,244, with a lower threshold of HUF 872,995 for certain medical professions. Employers should review existing salaries because compliance is required throughout the card’s validity, rather than only when an initial or renewal application is submitted.
Key Points
- Official Publication: The 2027 thresholds were published in the Hungarian Gazette, No. 54, dated October 30, 2026. They concern both EU Blue Card applicants and existing cardholders.
- Monthly Salary Requirements: The standard minimum monthly salary is HUF 1,091,244. A reduced minimum of HUF 872,995 per month applies to certain medical professions.
- Ongoing Compliance: Section 3(3) of Decree No. 44 of 2011, dated December 16, 2011, requires cardholders to meet the applicable minimum salary throughout their authorization’s validity. This obligation extends beyond the year in which an initial or renewal application is submitted.
What Employers Need to Know
- Existing Cardholders: Employers should review the salaries of employees who already hold EU Blue Cards against the 2027 thresholds. A card’s continuing validity does not remove the obligation to meet the applicable salary requirement.
- Medical Professions: Employers should confirm whether a position qualifies for the reduced medical-profession threshold before applying it. The lower amount is available only to certain medical professions.
- Application Planning: Employers should use the applicable 2027 threshold when planning initial and renewal applications for that year. Salary reviews should also cover existing cardholders whose authorization continues into 2027.
Looking Ahead
- Budget Planning: Employers may need to adjust compensation to maintain compliance with the new thresholds. Reviewing affected employees early can help identify the necessary budget changes.
- Continuing Reviews: Salary compliance should remain part of ongoing immigration administration. Employers should monitor future threshold announcements throughout each employee’s EU Blue Card validity.
- Employee and Client Support: Employees or clients who need help assessing the requirements may benefit from an individual review. Assistance is available to clarify the applicable threshold and any necessary next steps.
This first November update highlights the importance of reviewing both new applications and existing EU Blue Card arrangements for 2027. Please contact us with questions or requests for assistance or let us know if you would like to unsubscribe from future newsletters.
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