Vietnamese citizens moving to Hungary
Vietnamese nationals typically move to Hungary through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary), so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 8 Hungary routes — 4 can be started without a job offer, and 5 lead to permanent residence.
Tourist entry
No. Vietnamese nationals require a visa to enter Hungary, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a Hungary consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for Vietnamese citizens
Of the 8 Hungary routes we cover, 4 can be started without an employer sponsor and 5 can lead to permanent residence. Expect a language test or qualification-recognition step, since language alignment is only partial.
All Hungary routes open to Vietnamese applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
Hungarian Card
A residence permit for highly-skilled third-country workers introduced under Hungary's admission regime effective 1 March 2024.
Job offer required · Leads to permanent residence
White Card (digital nomad residence permit)
Hungary's residence permit for digital nomads who work remotely for foreign companies and pursue no gainful activity in Hungary.
No job offer needed · Temporary
EU Blue Card (Hungary)
The EU Blue Card for highly-qualified third-country nationals employed in Hungary, with EU-wide mobility benefits.
Job offer required · Leads to permanent residence
Guest Worker Residence Permit
A temporary work-and-residence permit for guest workers tied to listed employers, occupations and sending countries.
Job offer required · Temporary
Guest Investor Programme (golden visa)
Hungary's investor residence route, live since 1 July 2024, granting a long-validity residence permit for a qualifying investment in the national economic interest.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Study Residence Permit (Hungary)
A residence permit for third-country nationals studying full-time at a recognised Hungarian education institution.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Family Reunification Residence Permit (Hungary)
A residence permit for family members of a third-country national lawfully residing in Hungary, with validity that depends on the sponsor's status.
Job offer required · Leads to permanent residence
National Permanent Residence / EC Long-Term Residence (Hungary)
Hungary's settlement statuses: national permanent residence and the EU long-term residence card, generally after a qualifying period of lawful residence.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Frequently asked questions
Can Vietnamese citizens enter Hungary without a visa?+
No. Vietnamese nationals require a visa to enter Hungary, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Which Hungary visa routes are best suited to Vietnamese applicants?+
Vietnamese nationals typically move to Hungary through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary), so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do Vietnamese applicants typically apply for a Hungary visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a Hungary consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Hungary's immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a job offer to move to Hungary?+
Not necessarily. 4 of the 8 Hungary routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can Vietnamese citizens get permanent residence in Hungary?+
Yes. 5 of the 8 Hungary routes we cover lead toward settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Timelines vary by route, so check the settlement detail on each visa page.