Rank #43 · Feb 2026
Hungary White Card
Very pet-friendly.
Key Requirements
- Visa Fee
- $120
- Processing
- 1 month
- Validity
- 1 year (renewable once)
- Income
- $3,200/mo
- Savings Option
- N/A
- Pet Friendliness
- 8/10
- Tax trigger
- 183 days
- Insurance required
- Yes
Cost of Living (Nomad Premium 2026)
Based on short-term rentals, coworking, and expat amenities—not local long-term rates.
- Cost Tier
- Medium
- Total (est.)
- ~$2,100/mo
- 1BR Center
- ~$750/mo
- Coffee
- ~$2.3
- Internet
- 120 Mbps
- Coworking
- ~$170/mo
Visa Overview
The 'White Card' is for solo nomads only (no families). Budapest is one of the most beautiful and affordable cities in Europe. It has an incredible coworking scene and famous thermal baths.
Pet Entry & Rules
Very pet-friendly. Dogs are allowed in most ruins bars and cafes. Standard EU Pet Passport rules. Budapest has many parks like Margit-sziget which are great for dogs.
Tax Residency
If you stay less than 183 days, you pay nothing. If you stay longer, you are taxed at a flat 15%, but many nomads stay for a year and leave before the tax year resets.