Relocation to Hungary
A guide to relocating to Hungary: visas, taxation, housing, education, healthcare and employment, with a personal Journey Manager and end-to-end support from Ocean.
A guide to relocating to Hungary: visas, taxation, housing, education, healthcare and employment, with a personal Journey Manager and end-to-end support from Ocean.
- CapitalBudapest
- Population~9.6 million
- LanguageHungarian · English widely spoken
- CurrencyHungarian forint (HUF)
- Time zoneCET/CEST · one hour behind Israel
- Flight from IsraelApproximately 3.5 hours by air
Why here and what to know
Visas and residency
Routes include an employer-sponsored work permit, the Blue Card, intracompany transfers and self-employment routes subject to conditions.
Taxation
The tax system is based on residency and the source of income, alongside social insurance.
Economy and cost of living
Budapest is relatively affordable compared with Western European capitals, but rents and international services have become more expensive.
Housing
The housing market in Budapest differs from other areas.
Education
Education options vary between Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged.
Healthcare
Arrange healthcare eligibility and health insurance according to your immigration and employment status, including interim coverage, the provider network and out-of-pocket contributions.
Community and culture
Budapest has an expatriate community and international services.
Employment and business
Employment hubs vary between Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged.
Ocean's winning tip
Coordinate your legal status, work, education and budget before choosing an address. With experience since 1944 and a global network, your Ocean Journey Manager brings these together in one plan.
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