US to Hungary
Moving Resources Map of Hungary Facts about Hungary Clocks - Time Zone Phone Code in Hungary Currency Conversions Holidays in Hungary Hungary Customs Update Jan 2008 - Hungary Work Visa Regulation Change See details below.

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When Moving to Hungary

An International Moving Specialist will help you by outlining your moving options based on your moving criteria such as:

• How long is your intended stay in Hungary?
• Is storage an option?
• Are you moving alone or with family? What is the time frame that your family should arrive in Hungary?

Hungary Work Visa Regulation Change - January 2008

Effective January 1, 2008, European Economic Area (EEA) citizens and and nationals from Norway, Lichtenstein, Switzerland and Iceland who are in possession of the requisite qualification(s) for a specific job, no longer need a work permit to take up employment in Hungary.

Prospective employers are required to declare their employment to the Hungarian Labor Office.

EEA citizens

• Require a Registration Card - a document that replaced their "Residence Permit" in July 2007. The Registration Card is issued for an indefinite period and will not need to be renewed - although it must be returned to the issuing authority upon repatriation.
• A passport or other official form of photo-identification must be carried with the Registration Card at all times.
• A Driver's License is not regarded as official identification in Hungary.
• EEA citizens will receive:
  • Official Address Card - needed to purchase a car
  • Social Security Card - required if social welfare contributions are being paid in Hungary
  • Tax Card

Non-EEA citizens:

• Visa Required to Enter Hungary - if you wish to come to Hungary to work, apply for a Residence Permit at the Hungarian Consulate in your country. Approval will be based on meeting requirements for a Work Permit. Upon approval you will be allowed into Hungary for a period of 30 days. At the end of this period, pick up a Residence Permit from the authorities in Budapest. The permit may be valid for a maximum of up to two years.
• 90 Day Tourist Visa - For foreign nationals not obliged to obtain a visa to enter Hungary, first apply for a tourist visa for up to 90 days and then apply for a Work Permit and Residence Permit. Please note: experts advise obtaining the Residence Permit before entering Hungary.

The Cost of Moving to Hungary

The cost to move to Hungary from the United States varies considerably based on the cubic footage of your belongings and your proposed destination arrival time. Rates varies considerably based on the cubic footage of your belongings and your proposed destination arrival time.

Make an appointment for consultation on your move to Hungary - including a site inspection of your home and belongings to get the most accurate cubic feet estimate & moving services to help expedite your relocation to Hungary. For information about the cost to move to Hungary

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