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Residence permit for non-EU researchers carrying out research under a hosting agreement with an accredited Hungarian research organisation. Family members may join, and after completing the research programme the researcher may apply for a short permit to seek a job or start a business.
Researchers with a hosting agreement from an accredited Hungarian research organisation.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
It is issued for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years, can be renewed for up to two more, and never exceeds your passport's validity.
Researchers who complete their project may apply to switch to a permit for seeking a job or starting a business in Hungary.
The Researcher Residence Permit is for non-EU researchers carrying out research under a hosting agreement with an accredited Hungarian research organisation. Family members may join, and there is a path to seek work or start a business after the programme.
Yes. Family members of a researcher holding a valid EU research permit can apply for residence permits, but theirs cannot last longer than yours.
Extensions are filed from inside Hungary on the Enter Hungary platform, no later than 30 days before your current permit expires.
Yes. A hosting agreement with a research organisation accredited in Hungary is the core requirement for this permit.
The hosting agreement, a valid passport, proof of financial means, health insurance and a Hungarian accommodation address are the core documents.
