EU Blue Card - Highly Qualified Workers
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Maximum 90 days
- Fee
- EUR 110 (at embassy) or HUF 39,000 (in Hungary)
- Validity
- 2 years, renewable
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Non-EU/EEA citizens with a higher education qualification
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Employment
Must have a binding job offer or employment contract from a Hungarian employer with a gross monthly salary of at least HUF 883,671 (or HUF 706,937 for healthcare shortage occupations)
Required status: Job offer meeting salary threshold of HUF 883,671/month
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Financial
Must meet the minimum salary threshold of HUF 883,671 gross per month (approximately EUR 2,474)
Minimum funds: HUF 883,671 per month
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 35x45mm, white background, taken within last 3 months
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Rental contract, property ownership, employer-provided housing; Must cover full stay: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: EU Blue Card Application Form; Form url: https://enterhungary.gov.hu
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, bank transfer, card; Amount: EUR 110 (at embassy) or HUF 39,000 (in Hungary)
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes
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Private health insurance
Coverage territory: Hungary; Minimum coverage: Full healthcare coverage
How to apply
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Document gathering
Secure Qualifying Employment and Gather Documents - Obtain a job offer meeting the salary threshold, gather degree certificates, and prepare all required documents.
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Online application
Submit Application - Submit the EU Blue Card application through the Enter Hungary platform or at the Hungarian Embassy.
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Appointment booking
Book Embassy Appointment - Schedule an in-person appointment at the Hungarian Embassy or Consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay Application Fee - Pay the EU Blue Card application fee.
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Document submission
Submit Documents in Person - Attend the appointment and submit all required documentation.
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Processing wait
Wait for Processing - Maximum processing time is 90 days for the EU Blue Card.
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Visa collection
Collect Visa and Travel - Collect Type D visa and travel to Hungary to receive the EU Blue Card.