Business Immigration

Business Residence Permit

Embark on a path of entrepreneurial endeavors with our Residence Permit for the Pursuit of Gainful Activity, the Hungarian Card, and the guest self-employment residence permit. Tailored for third-country nationals, this permit allows lawful self-employment or executive roles in for-profit entities. Whether you possess a private entrepreneurial license, a business plan, or engage in a for-profit venture, our comprehensive solution ensures a smooth journey, meeting all verification requirements. Elevate your entrepreneurial aspirations with a secure and prosperous stay in Hungary.

Residence Permit for the Pursuit of Gainful Activity, the Hungarian Card and the guest self-employment residence permit
A residence permit may be issued for the pursuit of gainful activity to third-country nationals whose purpose of residence is to lawfully perform work in a self-employed capacity for remuneration, or to engage in any gainful activity in the capacity of being the executive officer of a for-profit business association, cooperative or some other legal entity.

If a third-country national plans to lawfully perform work in a self-employed capacity for remuneration, the purpose of stay may be verified by:

  • a private entrepreneurial license, or failing this a private entrepreneur register number,
  • a business plan for economic activities,
  • a small-scale agricultural producer’s license,
  • a personal service contract, contract for professional services or a use contract entered into as a private individual, or
  • other reliable means.

If the third-country national plans to engage in any gainful activity in the capacity of being the owner or executive officer of a for-profit business association, cooperative or some other legal entity, or is a member of the executive, representative or supervisory board of such entity, the purpose of entry and residence shall be considered verified if:

  • the business association, cooperative society or other legal entity established to engage in gainful operations (hereinafter referred to collectively as “business association”) actually employs at least three Hungarian citizens or persons with the right of free movement and residence in full time employment for at least six consecutive months, legitimately, without any interruption, or
  • the residence of the applicant third-country national in the territory of Hungary is essential for the business association, and the business plan enclosed with the application contains sufficient information to ascertain that the business association will prosper to ensure the applicant’s subsistence. The contents of the business plan must be verified by credible means, such as, in particular, by supplying a works contract, a personal services contract, an agreement, or a supply or sales contract.

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With our experts from the field of law, accounting, taxation, we can provide a full range of services and support in connection with the purpose of business immigration. If you are interested in one of the mentioned types let us know and after the meeting, we will send you a well-detailed and updated quotation.