As a country with a stable economy and an excellent living environment, Hungary attracts thousands of workers who wish to earn a decent income and experience a modern, clean living environment. Labor export to Hungary in particular, and to Europe in general, has created employment opportunities for numerous workers in industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, mechanics, and construction, as well as roles like supermarket sales associates, building cleaners, and hotel staff. Join Nibelc Group to learn about Hungary and the things workers should know if you intend to choose to work and live here!
1. General Introduction to Hungary
As a country with one of the longest histories, spanning thousands of years of establishment and development, Hungary is known as the heart of Europe. It serves as a bridge between Eastern and Western Europe, bordering several developed nations: Slovakia to the north, Austria to the west, Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia to the south and southwest, Romania to the east, and Ukraine to the northeast.
Hungary (Vietnamese: Hung-ga-ri; Hán-Việt: Hung Gia Lợi; Hungarian: Magyarország) is a landlocked country located in Central Europe, with Budapest as its capital. The country is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Area (a treaty regulating the free movement of citizens among member countries, allowing travel throughout the entire Schengen zone, making it convenient for citizens to move between territories). The Schengen countries include: Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.
Overview of Hungary:
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Name: Hungary (English), Hung Gia Lợi (Hán Việt), Magyarország (Hungarian)
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Area: 93,030 km²
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Currency: Forint (HUF)
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Time Zone: CET (GMT +1)
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Official Language: Hungarian, also known as Magyar
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Climate: A typical temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons. Warm summers, mild springs and autumns, and cold, dry winters with snowfall. The climate conditions are suitable for the growth of flora, serving the livestock farming industry.
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Capital: Budapest - A unique combination of two contrasting cities, Buda and Pest, on opposite banks of the poetic Danube River. Earning the title "The Heart of Europe," Hungary's capital is one of the cities with beautiful architecture and landscapes that attract tens of millions of tourists every year.
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Other Major Cities: Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc, Pécs, Győr…
2. Culture and People in Hungary
2.1. Hungarian Culture and People
According to statistics up to February 2020, Hungary has a population of 9,660,351 people. Religions in Hungary are quite diverse, including Catholicism, Calvinism, Lutheranism, and others. Stemming from ancient nomadic roots, Hungarian people are vibrant, friendly, hospitable, and free from racial or religious discrimination. In Hungary, festivals along with cultural and sports activities are considered a key characteristic of daily life. These include summer music festivals, opera performances, film programs, and many international tournaments for various sports.
Hungary is one of the countries with reasonable living costs compared to other nations in the region. While living costs in Hungary are relatively low, high standards are maintained regarding food quality and hygiene. Commuting in Hungary is also very easy thanks to a wide and modern public transportation network; you can use taxis, rental bicycles, buses, the Metro, and trams (above-ground electric trains).
2.2. Vietnamese Life in Hungary
The Vietnamese community living in Hungary currently consists of over 5,000 people, most of whom hold legal residency documents, with a small portion having acquired Hungarian citizenship. The Vietnamese community living, studying, and working is concentrated primarily in Budapest. The main occupations include trading, running restaurants, operating wine kiosks, and working in large factories.
Below are some living expenses in Hungary for your reference:
3. What You Need to Know About Labor Export to Hungary
With a market-oriented economy that strongly emphasizes foreign trade, Hungary is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Convention, continuously boosting trade activities with Asia year by year. The country's economy is highly regarded for its impressive indicators regarding income, human development index, and labor skills.
In recent years, Hungary has increasingly attracted investors, large-scale projects, and newly built factories, creating a massive demand for labor. The 2020 job orders for labor export to Hungary brought numerous employment opportunities to thousands of Vietnamese workers during difficult pandemic times.
3.1. Why Should You Work in Hungary?
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Good and stable income.
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Favorable benefit policies, including health insurance, and entitlement to labor rights according to Hungarian law, such as annual leave and public holidays.
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For most jobs, employers provide accommodation and transport, allowing workers to save a significant amount of expenses.
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After 3 to 4 years of continuous and legal residency and work in Hungary, laborers can apply for a National Residence Permit (which has indefinite validity). After 5 years, they can apply for an EC Permanent Residence Permit, allowing them to bring their family and relatives over to live, work, and study in Hungary.
3.2. Requirements for Labor Export to Hungary
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Age: 18 – 40 years old (depending on the specific job order).
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Health: Good physical health, free from Hepatitis B and other infectious diseases.
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Legal Status: No criminal records or prior convictions, and no deportation orders from countries within the Schengen Area.
4. Residing in Hungary - Europe
Consistently ranking among the top most livable countries in the world, Hungary is an ideal place for residency, offering a peaceful life, stunning landscapes, friendly locals, and a well-developed, fair, and civilized environment. This is especially true for Vietnamese investors and workers who wish to settle in Europe with their families.
Becoming a European resident grants you various economic and cultural benefits, and residing in Hungary brings numerous attractive rights:
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Freedom of movement and work not only within the Schengen Area but across 26 EU countries.
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Freedom to conduct business, set up companies, and establish enterprises within European territory.
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The ability to bring family and relatives over to live, work, and study in Hungary. Everyone will enjoy welfare benefits just like a regular citizen, including health insurance, voting rights, and business operations.
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Notably, your children can enjoy free tuition or subsidized rates (depending on the specific school/region) at public schools from primary school through the completion of high school within a top-tier international education system.
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Eligibility to apply for Hungarian citizenship after 8 years of living and working for adults, and 5 years for children.
5. Choosing a Reputable Labor Export Agency
When going for labor export to Hungary or any other market, workers must carefully research the brokerage company that introduces and sends people to work abroad. If you unfortunately place your trust in an unreliable company, the risks involved are substantial. So, how can you identify a reputable labor export company? Please refer to the criteria below to recognize a trustworthy agency:
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The company is an official labor export unit licensed by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.
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The company has been supervised and evaluated by the oversight council for the implementation of the Code of Conduct applied to Vietnamese enterprises sending workers abroad.
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Direct deployment center, absolutely free of intermediate brokers. Therefore, workers will enjoy the most appropriate departure fees.
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Workers will sign a contract ensuring employment and rights before departure.
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The agency has a representative office in Hungary to support workers and resolve issues during their working period.
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The volume of successful deployments by the company is sufficient to gauge the agency's size and capability.
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You should research the founding history and operating duration of the labor export company. A company with long-standing experience in the labor export field will possess extensive expertise in training and processing labor export profiles.
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The company has specific and clear office and branch addresses. According to ministry standards, a reputable labor export company will have a labor training center for both languages and professional skills, fully equipped with infrastructure for workers to study and practice prior to departure.
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Official Labor Export
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Certified by the Vietnam Association of Manpower Supply (VAMAS)
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Reasonable Departure Fees
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Guaranteed Employment
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Support On-Site in Hungary
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Large Annual Volume of Deployed Workers
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Long-Standing Seniority in the Labor Export Sector
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Clear Addresses and Training Centers with Complete Infrastructure
With years of proven experience, Nibelc Group continues to assist thousands of Vietnamese laborers to successfully live and work in Hungary every year. If you are actively searching for job orders in Hungary or have any questions and need support regarding labor export to this country, contact us at 098.9922.456 for a free consultation today!