Other residence permits in Hungary

Residence permit for the purpose of family reunification Who is eligible to apply for a residence permit for the purpose of family reunification: A third-country national who has a spouse who is a Hungarian citizen or who has a proven cohabiting relationship with a partner of the same sex. Registration of marriage in Hungary: The Hungarian citizen is obliged to initiate this procedure, but the application for registration can be…

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Staying in Hungary – Types of residence permits and legal background

The most typical type of residence permit, of which most are issued in Hungary, is a work and study permit. For residence permits for work purposes, the most basic documents are required: These two documents are the responsibility of the employer. In the event of failure to declare the need for labour, the National Directorate General for Aliens will take a negative decision. The reason for this will of course…

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Verifying the purpose of residence

The purpose of the stay is an important aspect of residency in Hungary for third-country nationals.  It is not only required by law to justify the purpose of entry and stay but from a practical point of view it is essential for choosing the right forms to submit. Attaching a birth certificate is reasonable for family reunification purposes but that would be of no use proving employment relationship. In this…

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