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All residence permits can be switched to an EU Blue Card domestically

Anyone holding a valid residence permit in Hungary can apply for an EU Blue Card without having to leave the country first.

For many, this is very good news and a major simplification of the process.
👉 Click the article for details.

All residence permits can now be switched to an EU Blue Card domestically - Settlers Relocation The OIF has extended the possibility of switching to the EU Blue Card to all third-country nationals working in Hungary, subject to meeting the applicable conditions.

🇪🇺 Going to work in another EEA country temporarily?

Even if you're just going abroad for a short assignment, there are mandatory steps that need to be taken to make your posting official.

These include:
🔹 Getting an A1 certificate – to stay under the social security system of your home country
🔹 Submitting a posting reporting – a notification to the host country authorities

📄 In our latest article, we give a short and clear overview of what these are — and how we can help.

✅ At Settlers, we offer full support with both the A1 certificate and posting reporting, so you don’t have to worry about the paperwork.

👉 Read more: https://settlers.hu/posting-within-the-eea/

Let us take care of the process — so you can focus on your work abroad.

Posting within the EEA: A1 Certificate and Notification Requirements at a Glance - Settlers Relocation The posted worker must have an A1 certificate and, in the case of productive work, the employer must report the assignemnt (posting) in advance to the authorities of the host country.

📢 Newly Published Details on the Cultural Knowledge Exam for Permanent Residence in Hungary
The long-awaited details about the Cultural Knowledge Exam for permanent residence applications in Hungary have been released! 📝
Starting in 2025, this exam will be a mandatory part of the process for those applying for permanent residency. If you're planning to apply, now is the time to learn exactly what to expect.
Here's what you need to know:
✅ Exam structure
✅ Topics covered
✅ How to prepare for success
Check out our article for all the essential details! 📚👇

Details of the cultural knowledge exam from 2025 have been published - Settlers Relocation The cultural knowledge exam is mandatory for long term residence permit applications submitted from 01.01.2025.

🚨 Important Update for Permanent Residence Applicants in Hungary 🚨

Planning to apply for permanent residence in Hungary? 2024 is the year to take action! Starting in 2025, a mandatory cultural exam in Hungarian will be required as part of the application process.
If you don’t speak Hungarian yet but are otherwise eligible, now is the time to start your application before this new requirement is introduced.

🔑 What you need to know: • This cultural exam will be mandatory for all applicants, including those applying for the National Residence Card or the EU Residence Card.
• The cultural exam will become a required part of the application process starting in 2025.

👉 What can you do now?
Start your application for permanent residence this year to avoid the cultural exam requirement. Check out our detailed guides for everything you need to know—links are in the comments!
➡️ National Residence Card - Requirements & Process
➡️ EU Residence Card - Requirements & Process

⏳ Don’t wait—get your application started today! If you need help with the application process, feel free to reach out to us!

Exciting news!

The Government has released the list of countries whose citizens are now eligible to apply for the National Card permit. This opens up a great opportunity for those, who do not meet the criteria for the permits in the highly skilled category to secure a more advantageous residence status compared to the previously available residence permit for the purpose of employment.
For full details and the complete list of eligible countries, check out our latest article. A thorough description of this residence permit type is also available on our website—find the link in the comments below.

National Card and guest worker residence permit can be applied for again, country lists are published - Settlers Relocation In connection with the National Card and guest worker residence permit the government decrees regulating which countries’ citizens can apply for such permits have been published.