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Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday

  • Hungary stopped issuing worker visas to citizens of the Philippines, Georgia, and Armenia starting June 5 as part of overhauling its guest worker system.
  • The new rules allow current foreign workers to apply for permit extensions, while new visa applications from these countries are no longer accepted.
  • The government aims to protect Hungarian workers and prevent wage reductions potentially caused by increased foreign labor supply.
  • Some businesses warn that halting guest worker inflow may worsen labor shortages, disrupt operations, and impact economic growth.
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Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday

Hungary's government will stop issuing worker visas to employees from the Philippines, Georgia ​and Armenia from Friday, a government spokeswoman said, ‌calling the move a first step towards regulating the inflow of guest workers.

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Daily News Hungary broke the news on Friday, June 5, 2026.
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