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Hungary's main permanent-residence document for non-EU nationals, conferring an indefinite right of residence. It is generally available after at least three years of continuous lawful residence, or through qualifying family ties. From 2025 most applicants must also pass the Hungarian Cultural Knowledge Exam.
Non-EU nationals with at least three years of continuous lawful residence, or qualifying family relationships.
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Yes. Leaving Hungary for more than six months can trigger automatic withdrawal of the National Residence Card, so extended absences need to be managed carefully.
Yes. Minor children born in Hungary to eligible parents are automatically issued a National Residence Card once the birth is notified to the authorities.
Yes. As of 1 January 2025, a certificate of the Hungarian cultural knowledge exam is a mandatory document for the National Residence Card application.
The card document is valid for up to ten years and renews automatically for another ten years via Enter Hungary, while the permanent residence status it represents is held indefinitely as long as conditions are met.
The standard requirement is at least three years of uninterrupted legal residence. Shorter periods apply in some cases, such as one year for a dependent ancestor or two years for the spouse of a Hungarian citizen or long-term resident.
The National Residence Card is Hungary's main permanent-residence document, giving an indefinite right of residence. It is generally available after at least three years of continuous lawful residence or through qualifying family ties, and from 2025 most applicants must pass the Hungarian Cultural Knowledge Exam.
It can be withdrawn if the grounds for issuance significantly change, the underlying family relationship dissolves, you leave Hungary for more than six months, you provided false information, you become a security threat, or an expulsion order is issued.
