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Family reunification is NOT available — a rare restriction among similar visas

Fehér Kártya
(White Card), Hungary

Income from €3,000 net/month, confirmed over 6 months, plus a €10,000 savings buffer. A 1-year residence permit extendable to 2 years — working for a Hungarian employer is not allowed.

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Income from
€3,000/mo net
Confirmation history
6 months
Savings buffer
€10,000
Maximum term
2 years (no further extension)

What to understand before filing

The White Card is not a path to permanent status but a temporary visa with two firm restrictions worth knowing in advance.

RESTRICTION
WHAT IT MEANS
WHAT MATTERS
Work for a Hungarian employer
WHAT IT MEANSprohibited
The visa is strictly for remote employment with foreign companies/clients.
Family reunification
WHAT IT MEANSnot available
Unlike most visas on this site, a spouse/children cannot be added to this status.
Path to permanent residence/citizenship
WHAT IT MEANSnone
A maximum of 2 years total (1 year + extension), with no transition to permanent status.

What the process consists of

Besides income and savings, the source of income must be documented.

COST ITEM
RATE
APPLIES TO
White Card visa (consulate)
RATE~€60–110
per applicant
Residence card on arrival
RATE~€60
per applicant
Health insurance (typically required)
RATEfrom €50/mo
per applicant

How the process runs

01
Preparing 6 months of bank statements
Confirming income from €3,000 net/mo over the entire period before filing.
02
Confirming the savings buffer
From €10,000 in an account at a non-sanctioned financial institution.
03
Submitting an employment contract/agreement
Documenting the source of income — an employer or clients outside Hungary.
04
Filing at a consulate
Official submission of income, savings, and employment documents.
05
Receiving the 1-year permit
With one possible extension for a further year — 2 years total maximum.

A good fit if

Income from remote work or foreign clients is at least €3,000 net/month, confirmed over the past 6 months.
You have a savings buffer from €10,000 at a non-sanctioned financial institution.
You have no intention of working for a Hungarian employer — income comes entirely from abroad.
You are planning a temporary stay of up to 2 years without aiming for permanent residence through this visa.

A poor fit if

You plan to reunite family under this status — the programme does not provide for it.
Income is unstable or cannot be confirmed over the required 6 months.
You need a path to permanent residence or Hungarian citizenship — this visa is strictly temporary and provides none.
You plan to work for a Hungarian employer — the visa is strictly for remote employment with foreign sources.

Who runs this programme

Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.

No matching firms in the directory for this category yet — the list is curated by hand and grows over time.

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Frequent questions

Why isn’t family reunification available?

This is an official White Card restriction, confirmed by the Hungarian immigration authority (oif.gov.hu) — unlike most other visas on this site, the status is granted strictly individually, with no right to add a spouse or children.

Why is a €10,000 savings buffer needed if income is already confirmed?

It is a separate official requirement, independent of monthly income — an additional guarantee of the applicant’s financial stability for the entire stay.

Can the visa be extended more than once?

No — the maximum total term is 2 years (1 year initial + one extension of a further year); the White Card provides for no further extension or transition to another status.

Can I work part-time for a Hungarian company?

No — the rule is strict: working for a Hungarian employer is entirely prohibited; income must come from foreign sources.

What does "non-sanctioned financial institution" mean?

The savings-buffer requirement excludes funds held at internationally sanctioned banks — standard wording used to verify the origin and accessibility of funds.

Does the White Card lead to Hungarian citizenship?

No — the visa is strictly temporary (2 years maximum) and officially provides for no transition to permanent residence or a path to citizenship.

Sources

National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (oif.gov.hu) — official Fehér Kártya (White Card) page↗

Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 27 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.