20 Careers That Can Secure a Work Visa in Hungary
Hungary is experiencing a labor shortage in several key industries, including cleaning, construction, engineering, manufacturing, agriculture, and personal care. According to Schengen.News, this shortage has led to an increase in job vacancies. In 2023, Hungary had 79,000 job openings, with manufacturing having the most vacancies at over 19,000.
The EURES report identifies many high-demand occupations in Hungary, such as:
- Elementary workers
- Messengers and package deliverers
- Refuse sorters
- Garbage and recycling collectors
- Building and civil engineering laborers
- Forestry and crop farm laborers
- Various cleaning workers
- Sewing machine operators and related workers
- Cabinet-makers
- Food preparers like butchers and fishmongers
- Handicraft workers
Despite these opportunities, Hungary has tightened immigration rules for foreign workers. New policies restrict work permits to specific employers and job roles, and guest worker permits can now only be renewed for up to three years.
Living costs in Hungary are as follows:
- Monthly living expenses for one person, excluding rent: €640 (Ft 250,623)
- Rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center: €462 (Ft 181,102)
- Rent for a one-bedroom apartment outside the city center: €360 (Ft 140,865)
- Monthly expenses for a family of four: €2,240 (Ft 877,378)
- Rent for a three-bedroom apartment in the city center: €743 (Ft 291,346)
- Rent for a three-bedroom apartment outside the city center: €610 (Ft 238,981)
