Hungary digital nomad visa (2026)
White Card
Income requirement
€3,000 / month
About $3,464 a month at the exchange rate below
as of August 2026Source: oif.gov.hu
How this figure is worked out
Stated by the official source: Monthly legal income equal to or above EUR 3,000 net, for at least 6 months prior to entry.
The US dollar figure uses the European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates for 2026-08-12. Source: ecb.europa.eu
- How long it lasts
- Up to 1 year, extendable once for another year
- What it costs
- Not stated by the official source
- Tax treatment
- Depends on your situation
The official source does not set out the tax treatment. Confirm it with a cross-border tax professional.
What you need to qualify
- A verified employment relationship in a country other than Hungary, or a share in a company with verified profit outside Hungary
- Work performed from Hungary using an advanced digital technology solution
- No gainful activity in Hungary and no share in a Hungarian company
- Monthly income of at least EUR 3,000 net, evidenced by six months of bank statements
- Proof of accommodation in Hungary
- Comprehensive health insurance
Worth knowing. Family members of a White Card holder are not granted residence permits for family reunification, and no other residence permit may be applied for during or after the White Card.
Do you qualify for the White Card?
Enter your monthly income to check it against the requirement, about $3,464 a month.
Common questions
- Does Hungary have a digital nomad visa?
- Yes. Hungary offers the White Card. The income requirement works out at about €3,000 a month. How long it lasts: up to 1 year, extendable once for another year. The date and source are shown on this page. Requirements change, so confirm with the official source before applying.
- How much income do you need for the White Card?
- Stated by the official source: Monthly legal income equal to or above EUR 3,000 net, for at least 6 months prior to entry. That is roughly $3,464 a month in US dollars.
- Will you pay tax in Hungary on the White Card?
- The official source for this program does not set out the tax treatment. Tax depends on your residency and your own situation, so confirm it with a cross-border tax professional before you commit.
- Is this information current?
- Every figure on this page carries an "as of" date and a link to the official source, and is refreshed on a schedule. Where the law states a multiple of a published wage rather than a fixed amount, we store the rule and recalculate, so the figure stays right when the wage moves. Nomad-visa rules change often, so always confirm with the official source before applying.