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🇭🇺 Hungary

Budapest is one of Europe's most liveable, affordable capitals — and the White Card makes legal remote work accessible at a modest income bar.

Yesnomad visa
€2,000/moincome needed
Cheapcost of living
EUfree movement (EU)

Visas & residency Digital-nomad visa

How a remote worker can legally stay in Hungary.

RouteWhite Card (Fehér Kártya)
Income required€2,000/mo
Duration1 year + 1 renewal
How it worksNon-EU remote workers with foreign employers/clients apply for the White Card, proving ~€2,000/mo foreign income + health insurance.
EU citizensEU member — EU/EEA/Swiss citizens don't need the White Card.

Sources: Hungary NDGAP (bmbah) · Global Citizen Solutions — EU nomad visas. Summary only — verify with an official source or licensed lawyer before applying. Verified 2026-06-21.

Cities in Hungary

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