Hungary Increasingly Accepting Domestic EU Blue Card Applications

Key Point  

• Hungary is increasingly allowing EU Blue Card applications to be filed from within the country through the Enter Hungary platform 

EU Blue Card 

Hungarian authorities are increasingly accepting EU Blue Card applications submitted from within Hungary through the Enter Hungary platform, provided the applicant is lawfully residing in the country. This development reflects evolving administrative practice rather than a formal legislative change. 

Background and Official Framework 

The European Commission’s official EU Blue Card guidance for Hungary, updated 1 April 2025, confirms that applicants may apply with a valid residence permit or national long‑term visa. While the guidance does not explicitly address domestic filing, it provides the legal foundation that Hungarian authorities are now applying more broadly in practice. 

What’s Changing in Practice 

Immigration practitioners report that individuals present in Hungary under any lawful status may now apply for, or switch to, an EU Blue Card without needing to file from abroad. This aligns with the implementation of Directive (EU) 2021/1883, which modernizes EU Blue Card rules across the EU. 

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