Hungary Digital Nomad Visa (2026)
Hungary's White Card requires proof of roughly €3,000 per month in remote income — defined as fixed threshold, evidenced over the previous 6 months. You get 1 year initially. The White Card does not allow accompanying family members.
Key visa figures
- Min. income per month
- €3,000
- Initial duration
- 1 year
- Maximum stay
- Up to 2 years
- Family members
- Not allowed
- Program launched
- 2022
- Avg. living costs (single)
- €1,145/mo
2026 estimates. Most thresholds are pegged to local wages and change yearly — confirm the current figures with the official Hungary immigration authority before applying.
Does the required income cover life in Hungary?
Average single-person living costs in Hungary run about €1,145 per month, so the €3,000 minimum leaves roughly €1,855 of monthly headroom at national-average prices — expect capital-city rents to claim a sizeable share of it.
Budget your move properly
Rent, food, transport, utilities and healthcare for Hungary — pre-filled with local averages, adjustable to your lifestyle.
Open the Hungary cost of living calculatorFrequently asked questions
Digital nomad visas in other countries
- Italy€2,350
- Spain€2,760
- Slovenia€2,900
- Croatia€3,300
- Portugal€3,480
- Cyprus€3,500
- Greece€3,500
- Malta€3,500
- Romania€3,700
- Latvia€4,000
- Estonia€4,500
- Iceland€6,800
Compare all programs on the European digital nomad visa comparison, see salaries and taxes on our Hungary guide. Staying under 90 days? Track your days with the Schengen 90/180 calculator.