{"id":23,"date":"2025-11-19T16:18:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T15:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kecser.com\/?post_type=szolgaltatasok&#038;p=23"},"modified":"2026-03-04T10:42:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T09:42:25","slug":"residence-permit","status":"publish","type":"szolgaltatasok","link":"https:\/\/kecser.com\/en\/services\/bevandorlasi-jog\/tartozkodasi-engedely\/","title":{"rendered":"Residence permit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"23\" class=\"elementor elementor-23\" data-elementor-post-type=\"szolgaltatasok\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b71f09 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b71f09\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c92618e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c92618e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kecser Law Office is specialized in immigration law, so we provide comprehensive legal support to all those who wish to live, work, study, or join their family member in Hungary.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We help navigate the complex system of procedures related to residence permits and deportations.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Who do we help?<\/b><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign nationals residing in Hungary<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who are now planning to move to Hungary<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relatives of Hungarian citizens (family reunification)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third-country family members of EU citizens<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreigners starting a business or working here<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our clients include students, employees, entrepreneurs, investors and family members \u2014 we offer legal solutions tailored to individual needs.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What types of residence permits do we handle?<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>The most common permit types we represent:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residence permit for employment (Employment \/ Guest worker permit)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residence permit for family reunification<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residence permit for study<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residence permit for business \/ self-employment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White Card<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasonal work permit<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU Blue Card<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hungarian Card<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICT \u2013 Intra-company transfer<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, we provide assistance with residence permit extensions, modification of the legal basis for stay, and appeals against refusal decisions.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How do we work?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All administration begins with a preliminary consultation in which we discuss the client's objectives, circumstances and the legal options available.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the consultation we summarize the options and the next steps in writing. If the client wishes to continue working with us, we credit the consultation fee against the fee for the full administration.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our experience, more than 90% of clients then stay with us for the full administration \u2013 many because it becomes clear to them: in authorization procedures the details and accuracy are of decisive importance.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What do we undertake in residence matters in the case of a comprehensive application?<\/b><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preliminary assessment of the client's situation \u2013 what permit they are entitled to, on what legal basis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compilation of a document list \u2013 step by step, in an understandable format<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation of applications and attachments in Hungarian<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Representation before the authority, appointment scheduling, handling communications<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provision of missing documentation and legal remedies in the event of a refusal or a partially unfavorable decision<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ongoing updates on the status of the procedure<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our goal is to ensure the client bears as little administrative burden as possible and that the procedure is transparent and predictable.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Why is it worth hiring an immigration lawyer?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immigration and alien policing procedures are strictly governed by law, however in individual cases the authority has wide discretionary powers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As lawyers:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we are precisely familiar with the authority's practices,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we know which documents are accepted as evidence,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we help avoid typical mistakes (incomplete documents, ambiguous statements),<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we save the client time and reduce risk.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>How does the cooperation work?<\/b><\/h2><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><h3><b>Initial consultation<\/b><\/h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Every case handling begins with a preliminary consultation, where we discuss the client's goal, circumstances and the available legal solutions. If the client wishes to continue working with us, we will credit the consultation fee against the total case handling fee.<br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><h3><b>Preparing documents<\/b><\/h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 You will receive a list of the required documents, and we will prepare the application.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><h3><b>Submission of the application and representation<\/b><\/h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Our office handles communication with the authorities.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><h3><b>Decision and further steps<\/b><\/h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 After receiving the decision, we will inform you about possible further legal steps.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our experience, more than 90% of clients remain with us for the entire case handling after the preliminary consultation \u2013 many because it becomes clear to them that details and accuracy are of decisive importance in permit procedures.<\/span><\/p><h2 id=\"lt-accessibility-devtools\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b17946a elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"b17946a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a74e46ce3c93\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-b17946a\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-df75a186a74e46ce3c93\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-df75a186a74e46ce3c93\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-df75a186a74e46ce3c93\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How long does it take to process a residence permit?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-df75a186a74e46ce3c93\" class=\"show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-b17946a\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a74e46ce3c93\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It depends on the type of application and the workload of the authority, but generally a decision is made within 2\u20133 months. In certain compassionate situations \u2013 for example pregnancy, involvement of a minor child, or urgent family circumstances \u2013 the authority may in practice make a decision more quickly. <\/span><\/p><div>\u00a0<\/div>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-b17946a\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-27997ca6a74e46ce3c93\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-27997ca6a74e46ce3c93\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-27997ca6a74e46ce3c93\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What happens if my application is rejected?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-27997ca6a74e46ce3c93\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-b17946a\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a74e46ce3c93\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In some cases an appeal or judicial review may be requested. Our office will examine whether there is a realistic chance of changing the decision.<\/span><\/p><div>\u00a0<\/div>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7889749 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7889749\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Contact us<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need a residence permit or immigration legal advice, request an appointment for a consultation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Residence permit \u2013 legal assistance in Hungary<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":82,"menu_order":0,"template":"","szakteruletek":[2],"class_list":["post-23","szolgaltatasok","type-szolgaltatasok","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","szakteruletek-bevandorlasi-jog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kecser.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/szolgaltatasok\/23","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kecser.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/szolgaltatasok"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kecser.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/szolgaltatasok"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kecser.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/kecser.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/szolgaltatasok\/23\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1213,"href":"https:\/\/kecser.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/szolgaltatasok\/23\/revisions\/1213"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kecser.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/82"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kecser.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"szakteruletek","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kecser.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/szakteruletek?post=23"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}