Employment Archives - Hungarian Work Permit

04Apr 2025 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Join our webinar on successful work permit application in Hungary

We are organizing a webinar where employers and HR specialists can get an overview of work permit application procedures in Hungary, and can ask their questions. The language of the event will be Hungarian, and it will be hosted by our seasoned expert colleague, dr. Anna Kőszegi. Continue reading

07Mar 2025 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Unemployment benefit is called jobseeker’s allowance in Hungary

HR

Employees of Hungarian companies may apply for an unemployment benefit, or officially a jobseeker’s allowance after the employment relationship is terminated. This way they can sustain themselves while they are looking for a job. However, this benefit is available only if the employee is allowed to stay in Hungary.

07Feb 2025 by Zsuzsanna Sarkadi

Organizational citizenship at your Hungarian company

HR

Organizational citizenship behavior is everything that employees do outside the scope of their job description to support their colleagues and to benefit the organization as a whole. Let’s see how it works and how you can encourage it at your Hungarian company.

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

HR

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

Work Permit

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

Work Permit

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?

Work Permit

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?

Work Permit

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!