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02Sep 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Working with student residency in Hungary

Student residency is normally given for the purpose of full-time study in Hungary. However, many Hungarian students work while attending university, and of course, the same option is available to foreign students. However, some conditions apply.

12Aug 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Side job with a work permit in Hungary

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The Hungarian work permit is tied to the job it was issued for. If you get a new job, you need a new work permit. But what to do when you want to work two jobs at the same time, that is, to get a side job? Read on and find out.

22Jul 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Work permit renewal in Hungary

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A work permit is usually issued for 1 or 2 years. If you want to continue working in Hungary, you will need to renew it before it expires. Learn which steps to take and what to watch out for!

01Jul 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

From student to employee: work permit application for students in Hungary

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Are you studying in Hungary? Do you want to stay after your education is finished? One possible path is to find an employer and apply for a work permit.

28Jan 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Do I need a university degree to get a work permit in Hungary?

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The simple answer is no, you do not need a university degree to get a work permit in Hungary. However, you still need to prove that you are qualified for the job you want to perform in Hungary. So how does that work? Let us explain!

07Jan 2022 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Trial, notice, termination with a work permit

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The Labor Code in Hungary (and in the EU) aims at protecting the rights of both the employer and the employee. It also includes how and when an employment relationship can be terminated – while immigration law governs what happens to the work permit when that happens.

17Sep 2021 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Employee rights in Hungary

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When you are bringing talent to your Hungarian company from your home country, you should be aware of the most important aspects of employment as defined by the local labor law. Take a look at our quick summary of the most basic employee rights in Hungary!

18Aug 2021 by daniel-kun

Labor demand and the 20% new quota on foreign workers

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In July, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó announced that the limit on the number of foreign workers in foreign-owned Hungarian businesses would be raised from 10% to 20%. However, many enterprises under foreign ownership already employ more third-country nationals than that. How is that possible? Are these enterprises breaking the law?

22Jun 2021 by daniel-kun

Hungarian work permits: the year 2020 in numbers

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Hungary has been facing labor shortage because of demographic reasons. As a result, the government has taken steps to make it easier for foreigners to work in the country. These measures proved very successful, more than tripling the number of work permit applications over the last three years before the pandemic.

26May 2021 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Getting married with a work permit in Hungary

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It is a common misconception that if you are a third-country national staying in Hungary with a residence permit based on employment (a work permit), you MUST switch to family unification when you are getting married. Actually, the issue is more complex, and depends on the nationality of your spouse.