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Family Reunification Residence Permit (Hungary)
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A residence permit for family members of a third-country national lawfully residing in Hungary, with validity that depends on the sponsor's status.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing publishes timelines; confirm current processing via Enter Hungary.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - government procedure fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- Validity depends on the sponsor's status and is renewable - confirm current validity on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
The family reunification residence permit lets family members of a third-country national lawfully residing in Hungary join them. The qualifying relationship and the sponsor's status are evidenced to the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing. Validity depends on the sponsor's status, and the route is settlement-capable, with lawful time held building toward permanent residence.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓A qualifying family relationship with a sponsor lawfully residing in Hungary.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
- ✓The sponsor holds a status that supports family reunification.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
- ✓The relationship, accommodation and means of support are evidenced.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
- ✓The applicant meets the general conditions of entry and stay and holds a valid passport.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
Common blockers
- !A sponsor whose status does not support family reunification, such as certain limited permits.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
- !Inability to evidence the relationship or means of support.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
- !Grounds for refusal under Hungarian aliens-policing rules.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passport and a recent photograph.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
- ·Proof of the family relationship, such as marriage or birth certificates.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
- ·Proof of the sponsor's status and of accommodation.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
- ·Evidence of means of support and health insurance.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the sponsor's status supports reunification and that you have a qualifying relationship.
Build the evidence pack
Gather relationship documents, the sponsor's status proof, accommodation, means and insurance, passport and photograph.
Submit through the official channel
Apply via the Enter Hungary platform or the relevant Hungarian mission and pay the fees.
After approval
Collect the residence permit, renew alongside the sponsor, and track time toward permanent residence.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Family Reunification Residence Permit (Hungary) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Family Reunification Residence Permit (Hungary).
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Frequently asked questions
Does the White Card sponsor support family reunification?+
The White Card generally does not support family reunification, while other statuses may. Confirm which statuses qualify on the official OIF page.
How long is the family permit valid?+
Validity depends on the sponsor's status, so we do not quote a fixed period. Confirm the current rule on the official OIF page.
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