Permanent Residence in Hungary
2 documented routes of this kind in Hungary, each with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
National Residence Card (Permanent Residence)
Hungary's national permanent residence status for those with continuous lawful residence or family/ancestry ties.
- Processing time
- 70-day cap (children born in Hungary: 5 days)
- Validity
- 10 years, extendable by 10 years
- Language requirement
- Hungarian cultural-knowledge exam certificate required
- Permanent residence
- Granted after 3 years continuous lawful residence (or reduced terms for family/ancestry)
Requirements
- 3 years continuous lawful residence (or 1 year dependent ancestor; spouse married at least 2 years; former Hungarian citizen / Hungarian ancestry; minor child of long-term resident/refugee; recognized refugee)
- Certificate of the Hungarian cultural-knowledge exam
- Criminal-record certificate issued within the last 6 months
- Proof of subsistence and housing
Required Documents
- Valid passport required
- Birth certificate required
- Marriage/dissolution certificates (if applicable)
- Criminal-record certificate issued within the last 6 months required
- Certificate of the Hungarian cultural-knowledge exam required
- Proof of subsistence required
- Housing proof (deed/lease/notarized guarantee) required
- Comprehensive health insurance required
- One facial photograph required
Official fees
- Issuance via Enter Hungary 26,000 HUF
- Extension of long-term status 20,000 HUF
Process Steps
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1
Apply via Enter Hungary
Apply via Enter Hungary only; provide biometrics within 15 days.
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2
Decision
70-day cap (children born in Hungary: 5 days).
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3
Appeal
Appeal within 15 days if refused.
Official Sources
- OIF — National Residence Card Official
- OIF — Procedural Fees Official
EU Residence Card (EU Long-Term Resident)
EU long-term resident status for third-country nationals with 5 years of continuous lawful residence in Hungary.
- Processing time
- 70-day cap
- Validity
- 10 years, renewable
- Language requirement
- Hungarian cultural-knowledge exam certificate required
- Permanent residence
- Granted after 5 years continuous lawful residence (Blue Card: 2 years in Hungary + 5 years total EU)
Requirements
- 5 years continuous lawful residence (Blue Card: 2 years in Hungary + 5 years total EU)
- Certificate of the Hungarian cultural-knowledge exam
- Criminal-record certificate issued within the last 6 months
- Proof of subsistence and housing
Required Documents
- Valid passport required
- Birth certificate required
- Criminal-record certificate issued within the last 6 months required
- Certificate of the Hungarian cultural-knowledge exam required
- Proof of subsistence required
- Housing proof required
- Comprehensive health insurance required
- One facial photograph required
Official fees
- Issuance 26,000 HUF
- Extension of long-term status 20,000 HUF
Process Steps
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1
Apply via Enter Hungary
Apply via Enter Hungary only; same document set as the National Residence Card.
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2
Decision
70-day cap.
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3
Translations
Foreign-language documents require certified Hungarian translation plus apostille.
Official Sources
- OIF — EU Residence Card Official
- OIF — Procedural Fees Official