On June 5, 2026, Hungary enacted Government Decree No. 92/2026, amending the rules governing guest worker residence permits — and the change took effect immediately, the next day.
- Implementation
- Decree No. 92/2026, effective June 6, 2026
- Country
- Hungary
- Applies to
- New guest worker residence permit applicants
- Status
- Suspended (new applications only)
No eligible countries left
As of June 6, 2026, new applications for guest worker residence permits are no longer accepted, because no third countries are currently designated as eligible under the revised framework. This follows the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' formal withdrawal of the prior country-eligibility list.
Who is and isn't affected
- Applications submitted with fees paid by June 5, 2026 continue under the prior rules, unaffected
- Existing guest worker permit holders can still apply for extensions or reissuance under the previous framework
- The suspension applies only to guest worker residence permits — other residence permit types are unchanged
- The Hungarian government has also ordered a broader review of its labour migration framework, signalling more changes are likely
What this means for Globaris candidates
This is a live regulatory snapshot, not a final word — Hungary has said a wider review of its labour migration rules is underway. It isn't currently a Globaris pathway, but it's worth tracking if that review reopens or narrows other permit routes relevant to the region.
