FAQ
Common questions.
What do I need for the Hungary freelance visa?
The official page asks for: proof of the self-employed work, e.g. client contracts, a detailed declaration of business activity, proof of money to live on, e.g. a bank statement, a lease or other proof of a home in Hungary, health insurance or money to cover health care and a valid passport and a ticket or money to travel out.
How much money do I need for the Hungary freelance visa?
You must show you can pay for living costs, a home, health care and travel out of Hungary, for example with a bank statement or a tax office income paper. If you work as a registered self-employed person, a tax office paper showing yearly income above 24 times the minimum wage can serve as proof.
How long can I stay on the Hungary freelance visa?
The first permit lasts up to 1 year. It can be extended for up to 2 more years, but not past 3 years from first issue; after that you can ask for a new permit in Hungary.
How much does the Hungary freelance visa cost?
EUR 110 when you apply at a consulate abroad (this covers the permit and the entry visa). In Hungary it is HUF 39,000 in person or HUF 26,000 on Enter Hungary.
Who can apply for the Hungary freelance visa?
Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. For non-EU people who want to work on their own for pay in Hungary, for example as a self-employed person. It also covers people who will lead a company as its chief executive. Citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland can already live in Hungary without this visa.
Can I bring my family?
Family members cannot get a family reunification permit in the first year after the permit is issued, except a child born in Hungary.
What work can I do on the Hungary freelance visa?
Only the self-employed work or chief executive role it was granted for. Other work in the company needs an employment permit, and you cannot ask for one from inside Hungary while you hold this permit.
How do I apply?
At a Hungarian embassy or consulate in your country of nationality or residence. If you can visit Hungary without a visa, you can also apply in Hungary on Enter Hungary or at a regional office. 21 days, not counting time to fix missing documents.
Sources
- Hungary: Residence permit for guest self-employment (oif.gov.hu)
- Hungary: Residence permit for guest self-employment (oif.gov.hu)
- Hungary: Reporting obligations (NDGAP) (oif.gov.hu)
- Hungary: Regional offices (NDGAP) (oif.gov.hu)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.