White Card (Fehér Kártya) · British applicants
Hungary digital nomad visa for British applicants (2026)
For British applicants, the White Card (Fehér Kártya) works on the same terms as everyone else: a €3,000/month income bar (Net monthly income, verified over the 6 months before applying; commonly cited at €3,000/month — confirm the current figure with the consulate as thresholds are revised), up to 2 years, renewable. Post-Brexit, British applicants are third-country nationals here, so the full non-EU application process applies.
Key facts for British applicants
- Minimum income
- €3,000/month — Net monthly income, verified over the 6 months before applying; commonly cited at €3,000/month — confirm the current figure with the consulate as thresholds are revised
- Maximum stay
- Up to 2 years, renewable
- Processing time
- Around 30 days for the consulate decision in straightforward cases.
- Fees
- €110 (approximately — confirm the current fee with the consulate).
- Family
- Family members may join under family reunification rules once you hold the card.
- Health insurance
- Required — must be valid for the full stay
How to apply from the UK
1Confirm you clear the bar
Hungary requires Net monthly income, verified over the 6 months before applying; commonly cited at €3,000/month — confirm the current figure with the consulate as thresholds are revised. Run your numbers through our income checker first — it is the fastest way to rule countries in or out.
2Apply from the UK
British applicants typically file at the Hungary consulate with jurisdiction over their place of residence. Apply at the Hungarian consulate in your country of residence.
3Prepare for the permit stage
After the consulate issues your visa, complete the local registration and residence-permit steps on arrival — timelines for this stage are in the full Hungary guide linked below.
4Sort tax before you fly
Tax residency usually follows 183+ days of presence, and your home country may still want a return. Read the tax notes below, then confirm your position with a qualified advisor.
Tax notes
White Card holders are exempt from Hungarian social security contributions. After 183 days you may become a Hungarian tax resident (15% flat personal income tax); the interaction with the card's conditions is technical — get advice.
Tax rules are simplified here and change often. Confirm your position with a qualified tax advisor before making decisions.
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Not legal advice. Visa rules change frequently and consulates interpret them differently. Always verify current requirements with the official consulate or immigration authority before applying. Official source: Enter Hungary — official immigration portal.