Last updated 20 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Work visa D in Hungary for Australian citizens
Work visa — what you need to know
Issued for foreign nationals seeking to engage in employment in Hungary under specific conditions. This includes individuals working under the direction of an employer for remuneration, those employed by a third-country employer fulfilling a contract with a Hungarian company (where the Hungarian company is considered the employer).
The permit is tied to a specific employer and occupation
Does not lead to obtaining a National Residence Card (permanent residence)
Procedure: employment contract with the employer → application for a residence permit → approval → obtaining a D visa → entry into Hungary
The permit is valid for up to 2 years and can be renewed for 1 year (total of 3 years from issuance)
Relocation with family, and family members are allowed to work
The residence permit application can be submitted online
The residence permit application can be submitted from Hungary
Eligible individuals:
- Employee
- Specialist
- Professional
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed from 15 days to 3 months. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
Valid permanent resident status or proof thereof; all preliminary procedures for visa application have been completed.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
D
Type of visa
Long-term / national
Category
Work visas