Hungarian National Card just got an upgrade
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.
Working in Hungary as a guest investor
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.
Who needs a work permit in Hungary?
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.
Which work permit types are relevant to your Hungarian company?
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!
New Hungarian immigration law changes work permit options
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.
New residency option for guest workers in Hungary
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.
Job description in Hungary
Every employee at your Hungarian company must have a job description. This is a separate document that details their actual tasks, which you must give your employees within 15 days after they start.
What is quiet firing? Is it a good idea for your business?
Just like quiet quitting, quiet firing is not a new phenomenon, just a new, fitting name to sum up certain workplace practices. Unlike quiet quitting, however, quiet firing can actively hurt your business many ways. Read on to learn how it works and how you can build a better organization.
What is quiet quitting and how does it affect your employees in Hungary?
Quiet quitting is a new term that started circulating over the last year or so. It refers to employees doing the bare minimum at their job, as if they were already considering quitting – a behavior that gives rise to frustration among employers. What can you do against it? Get a better idea below.
Employment rates and work permits in 2023 Hungary
The Hungarian Immigration Office has recently published its 2022 summaries, while the Hungarian Central Office of Statistics regularly publishes data about employment rates and empty positions. Get an overview of the latest data, and see what that means for your Hungarian business.