Hungary

Hungary is another country among many which most people are choosing to move to for different reasons. Among the major reasons for such immigrations include doing business in the country, pursuing career advancements, and studying to name a few. With every reason for visit and stay, there is a specific visa and permit to make your existence in Hungary legal and safe.

We took the task of looking into the requirements for obtaining a visa, and so you do not have to worry. The article focuses on the relevant issues to keep in mind and is supposed to be used as a guide to entering and staying in Hungary. In a country where immigration policies are somewhat tight for non-EU citizens, you have to get it right.

Visa for short visit :

According to the Hungarian Immigration policies, a short stay is one that does not go beyond three months. It is instructive to note that Hungary is a member of the European Union and it is obliged to al..

Hungary

Hungary is another country among many which most people are choosing to move to for different reasons. Among the major reasons for such immigrations include doing business in the country, pursuing career advancements, and studying to name a few. With every reason for visit and stay, there is a specific visa and permit to make your existence in Hungary legal and safe.

We took the task of looking into the requirements for obtaining a visa, and so you do not have to worry. The article focuses on the relevant issues to keep in mind and is supposed to be used as a guide to entering and staying in Hungary. In a country where immigration policies are somewhat tight for non-EU citizens, you have to get it right.

Visa for short visit :

According to the Hungarian Immigration policies, a short stay is one that does not go beyond three months. It is instructive to note that Hungary is a member of the European Union and it is obliged to allow free movement of every national from any EU member state. This implies that they will not require a visa to enter the country, but will only be supposed to present their identification to show that they belong to a nation in the EU.

Along with the citizens of the EU region, other countries also enjoy visa waivers for short stays – no more than 90 days. Such countries are Australia, the USA, New Zealand, Canada and some Asian countries. The only requirements for nationals from these countries are that they are not supposed to engage in any economic activity during their stay. Coming to the nationals neither in the EU region nor nationals from the countries with a visa waiver, they will be required to hold a valid passport with an expiry of a minimum of six months before the day of departure from Hungary.

Residence permits :

When it comes to the residence, the Hungarian government seems to be very keen in ensuring that it knows the location of every immigrant. As a result, any foreigner intending to stay in Hungary for more than one month and does not check-in in a hotel or any other public lodging facility is supposed to notify the authorities, the regional alien policing or the local government, about their place of stay.

For the foreigners who hold a residence permit, they are supposed to send the same notification to the authorities and to keep them updated on any changes in the locations of stay. The notification should be done within the first three days of touching down at Hungary. The process of obtaining a residence permit for the non-EU citizen is a daunting one and can take long to be approved. You will be better placed if you want to start a business in Hungary that will benefit you as well as the Hungarian citizens.

If you choose to study in Hungary and have secured a place in a recognized institution in Hungary, you can be eligible for a residence permit. You will have to prove that you can comfortably pay for the tuition fees and can afford accommodation and the cost of living in Hungary.

Employment Visas and Work Permits :

The acquisition of a work permit for EU nationals is a thing of the past since Hungary is now a member of the European Union. They can work in Hungary without a permit. The same cannot be said of the citizens from non-EU nations. To work in Hungary, you are required to apply for an employment visa at the Hungarian consulate in your country. Before you become eligible for the visa, your prospective employer should obtain and send you a work permit to use it during the application.

As a requirement by the Hungarian Employment Agency, the job vacancy is to be advertised to check if any Hungarian national suits the position before it is given to citizens in other countries. Once it has been established that the job cannot be done by any Hungarian citizen, the employer sends the permit to the suitable applicant to use it when applying for an employment visa. During the application, the applicant will be tasked to prove that they have a prepared accommodation in Hungary and have the relevant documents.

A medical certificate will also be needed when applying for an employment visa. The certificate should be filled after an examination by a recognized physician in the home country of the applicant to check that they have a stable health. The issuance of the medical certificate should be within the last three months. A clean criminal record is a must have to able to work in Hungary. The government has taken prudent measures to ensure the security of its people.

For citizenship, foreigners who have been living and working in Hungary for at least eight years with a stable income are eligible. The application is made at the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Hungary.

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Main languages: Hungarian, also known as Magyar (official).Romanian and German being co-official languages. English is also spoken by a small percentage of the country and business dealings are commonly done in English.

Neighbouring countries: Hungary is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Romania to the east, Serbia to the south, and Croatia and Slovenia to the southwest.

Climate: The climate of the Hungary can be described as typical European continental influenced climate with warm, dry summers and fairly cold winters. January is the coldest month with day time temperatures usually around zero, but in some cases winter months can be very cold with temperatures far below zero. Heavy snowfall or even snowstorms are also possible. In summer day time temperatures reach 20-25°C, but sometimes it may excess upto 30°C or more. July is the warmest month with an average Temperature of 22°C.

States & Territories with their capitals:

The Capital city of Hungary : Budapest is the capital city and the largest city of Hungary and the seventh largest in the European Union. Hungary lies in Central Europe bordered by Austria,Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatian and Slovenia.

There are seven statistical regions of Hungary 

1. Northern Hungary (Miskolc)
2.  Northern Great Plain ( Debrecen)
3. Southern Great Plain (Szeged)
4. Central Hungary (Budapest)
5. Central Transdanubia (Szekesfehervar)
6. Western Transdanubia (Gyor)
7. Southern Transdanubia (Pecs)

Time zone: India is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Hungary

Hungary is GMT/UTC + 1h during Standard Time
Hungary is GMT/UTC + 2h during Daylight Saving Time

Hungary does utilize Daylight Saving Time. In Europe daylight saving time is often referred to as "Summer Time."

Time zone: Central European Time Zone (UTC+01:00)

Cost of living:

• You - €6000 /yr

Currency:

• 1 Hungarian Forint =0.23 Indian Rupee

Min. Wages: €370 per hour for experienced adults in Hungary

No. of Working Hrs/week: 8 hrs/day and 40 hrs/week 

Transport and driving: Cars drive on the right-hand side in Hungary. There is a well-developed public transport system including a metro system in Budapest. Most parts of the country are easily accessible by car or public transport.