Hungary White Card Digital Nomad Permit (1 year, renewable)for 🇬🇧 British citizens travelling to 🇭🇺 Hungary

📋Required Documents7

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  White Card (digital nomad residence permit) application
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  Health insurance covering Hungary
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  Proof of monthly income of at least €3,000 over the past 6 months
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  Valid passport and photographs
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  Clean criminal record certificate
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  Proof of remote work for a foreign-registered company or your own foreign company
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  Proof of accommodation in Hungary

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Hungary White Card Digital Nomad Permit (1 year, renewable), book an appointment at the nearest Hungary embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 45 days. The government fee is EUR 110.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Hungary embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why British passport holders need a visa for Hungary

British citizens require a visa to enter Hungary based on the current immigration requirements set by Hungary's government. British passport holders must apply through the Hungary embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Hungary White Card Digital Nomad Permit (1 year, renewable) Applications Are Refused6

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  Monthly income below the threshold set for the White Card, or income that cannot be reliably evidenced.
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  No proof of remote work for — or ownership of — a verified company registered outside Hungary; work serving the Hungarian labour market is not eligible.
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  No valid health insurance, or no acceptable proof of accommodation in Hungary.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent application, or a passport with insufficient validity.
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  A prior overstay, an entry ban or an SIS alert in the Schengen area.
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  A relevant criminal record, or false statements or forged documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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