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Hungary – New Immigration Categories Introduced

Two new immigration categories have been introduced, the intra-corporate transferee permit and the long-term mobility permit.

The following are criteria for an intra-corporate transferee permit

• Issued by another EU Member state;
• Permitted to work and reside at a company that is the same from their EU member state; and
• Valid for up to 90 days.

The following are criteria for a long-term mobility permit:

• Residence Permit; and
• Available to foreign nationals on an Intra-Corporate Transferee Permit whose stay is longer than 90 days.

Foreign nationals whose stay is longer than 90 days but do not hold an Intra-Corporate Transferee Permit may still apply for one if the following criteria are met:

• The foreign national must be employed by the sending entity for a minimum of 5-12 months for managers/experts or 3-6 months for trainees;
• Companies must be linked by common ownership;
• The foreign national must meet educational requirements;
• Employment contract or assignment letter;
• Salary must be consistent with what a local resident would expect to be paid for the same position;
• Sponsoring entity must fulfill posted workers conditions;
• Duration of stay is longer in Hungary than the other EU member state;
• Proof of insurance;
• Proof of financial support; and
• Proof of accommodation.