Employment opportunities and important contact information
Documents required when applying for a job:
- A biometric passport;
- Documents proving your legal position in Hungary (temporary protection; refugee status).
It is possible to work in Hungary for 20+ hours per week for a year, with the option of extending for another year.
All contact information, application forms, and paperwork can be obtained at the following links: here and here. Open daily from 8:00 to 16:00 at the following location: Hungary, Budapest, Hormot street, 131.
Language
To work in Hungary, a person must be fluent in at least English. However, learning and knowing Hungarian is desirable. To ease adaptation to the environment and assist in obtaining work, the state provides 520 hours of Hungarian language lessons to all individuals who are applying for or have already received temporary protection in Hungary.
The link contains information on taking the Hungarian language level exam (certificate) from the country's Education Administration. Another useful resource can be found here.
Job search can also be carried out on the following resources:
International job search resources for Ukrainians:
- https://helpukrainians.jooble.org/hungary
- https://layboard.com/ua/vakansii/vengriya
- https://www.jobaidukraine.com/jobs
- Online job: https://app.remoteukraine.org/register
Hungarian job exchanges:
- https://www.supportukraine.hu/uk/munka-es-szallas-lista/
- https://ua.indeed.com/ (available in Ukrainian)
The Milestone Institute & Impact Hub Budapest Community Space provides assistance to refugees at this link.
