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Guest Self-Employment Residence Permit

Business Visa
Hungary

Establish your own Hungarian company and reside legally in the EU. The Guest Self-Employment Permit is designed for non-EU entrepreneurs who want hands-on control of their business — no employer sponsorship required.

Start Your Application

1 year

Initial permit

6–10 weeks

Total timeline

Schengen

Travel freedom

Renewable

Up to 3 years

Who It's For

Built for Entrepreneurs
Entering Europe

The Guest Self-Employment Permit is ideal for non-EU nationals who want to establish and run their own business in Hungary. Unlike employed work permits, this route requires no Hungarian employer — you are the director of your own company.

Entrepreneurs establishing a Hungarian Kft.
Business owners managing operations in Hungary
Consultants running a Hungary-based business
Non-EU founders seeking EU residence via entrepreneurship
Applicants who want flexibility without employer sponsorship
Business in Hungary

Benefits

Program Advantages

No Employer Needed

You own and run your company — no need for a Hungarian employer to sponsor you.

Legal EU Residency

Live and work legally in Hungary as a self-employed company director.

Schengen Freedom

Travel freely across 27 Schengen countries under the standard 90/180-day rule.

EU Market Access

Operate your business within the EU single market from a competitive cost base.

Flexible Business Activity

Wide range of eligible business activities — consulting, trading, services, and more.

Renewable Status

Permit is renewable, with a clear pathway toward long-term EU residency.

Our Process

Step-by-Step

01

Business Assessment

Eligibility check and business feasibility review with our advisors.

02

Company Formation

We set up your Hungarian Kft., including registration, tax numbers, and registered office.

03

Application Submission

We prepare your business plan and submit the residence permit application.

04

Permit Issuance

Biometric appointment coordinated, permit issued. You can now live and operate in Hungary.

Important: Active business involvement is required. Passive company ownership alone does not qualify. Family reunification is not available in the first year.

Pricing

Choose Your Package

Starter

€5,500

  • Hungarian company incorporation (Kft.)
  • Registered office address (12 months)
  • Official mail handling (12 months)
  • Business plan for immigration
  • Tax number & social security registration
  • Residence permit for CEO
  • Invitation letter for visa process

Best for solo founders, first-time applicants

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Basic

€7,000

  • Everything in Starter, plus:
  • Accounting services for 6 months
  • Ongoing compliance guidance

Best for founders who want early operational support

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Advanced

€8,500

  • Everything in Basic, plus:
  • Family reunification for up to 4 members
  • (Spouse and/or children)

Best for founders relocating with family

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Premium

€10,990

  • Everything in Advanced, plus:
  • Family reunification (unlimited members)
  • Priority case handling
  • Extended authority coordination

Best for high-net-worth founders & larger families

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Government fees and third-party costs not included. Family members quoted separately.

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