Zsuzsanna Sarkadi, Author at Hungarian Work Permit

24Jan 2025 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Key changes in 2025 in HR, payroll, and employee benefits in Hungary

HR

Do you have foreign employees at your Hungarian company? Then make sure to check out the key updates that affect HR, payroll, and employee benefits in 2025. Consult your accountant or payroll specialist to see how to apply relevant changes at your business.

11Oct 2024 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Changes to mandatory health checkups at the workplace in Hungary

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When you operate a business in Hungary, it is your responsibility as an employer that your employees remain fit for their jobs. Now a new regulation is supposed to reduce the need for mandatory health checkups in low-risk jobs.

30Aug 2024 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Work permit, labor rental, and guest worker residency in Hungary

Work Permit

If you are planning to bring a large number of workers to work on a project in Hungary, you might be able to apply for their work permits in a preferential procedure with reduced processing time. Read on to learn about “guest worker residency”, and its pros and cons compared to a regular work permit.

09Aug 2024 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Hungarian National Card just got an upgrade

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The National Card is one of the best options for third-country nationals who want to work or do business in Hungary. It is available only to certain nationalities, but the list has just got extended.

19Jul 2024 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Working in Hungary as a guest investor

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While the main objective of the new Hungarian investment residency program is not to provide work permit in Hungary, holders of the so called guest investor residence permit will be able to work in Hungary without limitations.

31May 2024 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Who needs a work permit in Hungary?

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The short answer is: every third country national who wants to work in Hungary needs a work permit. The long answer is: there are several types of work permits, and several types of work. They key is to match your residency to what you want to do in Hungary.

10May 2024 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Which work permit types are relevant to your Hungarian company?

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Under the new Hungarian immigration law that came into force this year, the Hungarian work permit has been split into several categories. Which work permit types will be relevant to your Hungarian company? Read on to find out!

16Feb 2024 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

New Hungarian immigration law changes work permit options

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As of 1 January 2024, a new immigration law has come into force in Hungary, which will change the requirements and options relevant to people coming to work in Hungary. For now, the Immigration Office is closed for new applications, and will reopen in March.

22Sep 2023 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

What is the pink social security booklet and what does it contain?

HR

If you are working in employment in Hungary, you have a social security booklet to your name that contains information about your insurance status. If you are working your first job, you have probably never seen it, and you will not see it until your last day at your current employer.

28Jul 2023 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

New residency option for guest workers in Hungary

Work Permit

Starting from 1 November 2023, a new residency option will become available to third country nationals coming to work in Hungary. The new “guest worker residency” promises a simplified procedure in exchange for the curtailment of some options, but only people working for specific employers and in specific projects will be eligible.