Hungary's new immigration law has 24 different types of residence permits
Hungary's new immigration law which was planned to begin on March 1 introduces stricter conditions to existing regulations for third-country nationals (TCNs).
The new regulation outlines 24 types, including 8 for the purpose of employment. The residence permit for other purposes, which was a rather flexible category, has been abolished. The previous immigration law in Hungary specified 18 types of residence permits.
One of the biggest changes is that the new law introduces separate categories of work permits for highly-skilled workers and low-skilled guest workers, and a new permit for investors.
The application of the new regulations has not started as the implementation rules (executive decrees and detailed provisions) have not yet been announced.
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The submission of new applications from TCNs has therefore been suspended, except those involving residence permits 'of national interest' based on ministerial approval.
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For applications submitted before December 31, 2023, the old rules still count. However, the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing won't decide before March 1, 2024.
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