Residence permit

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.

We help navigate the complex system of procedures related to residence permits and deportations.

Who do we help?

• Foreign nationals residing in Hungary
• Those who are now planning to move to Hungary
• Relatives of Hungarian citizens (family reunification)
• Third-country family members of EU citizens
• Foreigners starting a business or working here

Our clients include students, employees, entrepreneurs, investors and family members — we offer legal solutions tailored to individual needs.

What types of residence permits do we handle?

The most common permit types we represent:

• Residence permit for employment (Employment / Guest worker permit)
• Residence permit for family reunification
• Residence permit for study
• Residence permit for business / self-employment
• White Card
• Seasonal work permit
• EU Blue Card
• Hungarian Card
• ICT – Intra-company transfer

In addition, we provide assistance with residence permit extensions, modification of the legal basis for stay, and appeals against refusal decisions.

How do we work?

All administration begins with a preliminary consultation in which we discuss the client's objectives, circumstances and the legal options available.

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.

In our experience, more than 90% of clients then stay with us for the full administration – many because it becomes clear to them: in authorization procedures the details and accuracy are of decisive importance.

What do we undertake in residence matters in the case of a comprehensive application?

• Preliminary assessment of the client's situation – what permit they are entitled to, on what legal basis
• Compilation of a document list – step by step, in an understandable format
• Preparation of applications and attachments in Hungarian
• Representation before the authority, appointment scheduling, handling communications
• Provision of missing documentation and legal remedies in the event of a refusal or a partially unfavorable decision
• Ongoing updates on the status of the procedure

Our goal is to ensure the client bears as little administrative burden as possible and that the procedure is transparent and predictable.

Why is it worth hiring an immigration lawyer?

Immigration and alien policing procedures are strictly governed by law, however in individual cases the authority has wide discretionary powers.

As lawyers:

• we are precisely familiar with the authority's practices,
• we know which documents are accepted as evidence,
• we help avoid typical mistakes (incomplete documents, ambiguous statements),
• we save the client time and reduce risk.

How does the cooperation work?

1. Initial consultation

   – 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.
   

2. Preparing documents

   – You will receive a list of the required documents, and we will prepare the application.

3. Submission of the application and representation

   – Our office handles communication with the authorities.

4. Decision and further steps

   – After receiving the decision, we will inform you about possible further legal steps.

In our experience, more than 90% of clients remain with us for the entire case handling after the preliminary consultation – many because it becomes clear to them that details and accuracy are of decisive importance in permit procedures.

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