My name is Renato, I am an Expat Consultant from Panama, but I have lived in Budapest, Hungary, since 2006.
I help individuals, students, families, freelancers, and digital nomads successfully relocate to Hungary. Navigating residence permits and legal requirements in a new country can be overwhelming, which is why I offer clear, reliable guidance tailored to each client’s unique situation. My core services include advising on the most suitable Hungarian residence permit options — whether for employment, study, business, family reunification, or as a digital nomad — and assessing eligibility based on current immigration laws.
Disclaimer: The information shared on this channel is based on my experience supporting expats through various processes, also on knowledge and research. My videos are intended for general guidance. Every case is unique, and legislation and rules can change, so viewers remain responsible for seeking personalized, professional advice for unusual circumstances.
Renato Calcagno
I got my first bilingual review, how thoughtful!
Read it here: www.trustpilot.com/reviews/6a4eb0dd26c6051cf9af177…
Thank you very, very much. #expatconsultantHungary
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Renato Calcagno
Thank you very much! Thank you, thank you! 🎉
500 subscribers just before celebrating this channel's 2nd anniversary!
Question: How has this channel helped you over the last two years? I'm very interested in your feedback. Let me know in the comments!
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Renato Calcagno
The human side!
Here the full review: www.trustpilot.com/reviews/6a3ba32aa8b4600896ef0a5…
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"Everything was great. We have turned to Renato on several occasions and he has always solved what we needed. Highly recommended!"
Yet again, a succinct but nice review, thank you very much. Here the link: www.trustpilot.com/reviews/6a2a603f6ce824212996891…
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Renato Calcagno
Guest workers residence permit change!
New decree approved today, starting from tomorrow no new applications can be submitted for guest worker residence permit. It sounds alarming, but is not, read everything please. No other permit type has been affected.
More details below:
- How does it affects people who planned to apply to this type of permit?
You cannot apply to it anymore. Need to look for another options.
- How does it affects people who had an application in progress?
If the application was properly filed and paid before the cutoff date (5th of June, today), processing should continue normally.
- What happens with people who already have a valid Guest Worker Residence Permit?
The extension (renewal) will be handled according to the previously applicable legislation, not the new restriction on new applications.
In other words, starting from today this residence permit is cancelled, it cannot be used any longer. However, people who already have it are not affected by the change. No other type of permit has been affected.
#guestworker #residencepermitHungary #workpermitHungary
Source:
oif.gov.hu/news/the-legislation-on-residence-permi…
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Renato Calcagno
One more review in Trustpilot; thank you for the trust and thank you for taking the time to write it.
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Back in January, while the current Prime Minister was still campaigning ahead of the elections, he reportedly stated that he would stop the inflow of guest workers by June if elected. The statement was subsequently covered by numerous local and international media outlets, in some cases allegedly out of context, which contributed to public controversy and debate. The original context of the remarks appeared to concern foreign, particularly Asian, companies bringing workers from Asia to staff industries such as battery manufacturing plants.
Source: www.youtube.com/shorts/90Fmdg...
More recently, similar statements have reportedly been repeated following the official formation of the new government, including by ministers such as the Minister of Economy and Energy.
Source: bbj.hu/politics/domestic/government/foreign-worker…
This time, however, reactions from several sectors of the Hungarian economy have reportedly been more critical, with business representatives and industry groups arguing that certain industries remain dependent on foreign labor.
Source: www.reuters.com/world/hungarys-visa-halt-plan-non-…
At the same time, no formal legislative proposal has yet been presented, and no new law has been adopted. Furthermore, government statements to date have referred specifically to “guest workers,” and it is therefore assumed that any future regulatory changes, if approved, would likely apply primarily to the guest worker residence permit category. This would most likely mean that other categories of residence permits would remain unaffected.
#GuestWorkersHungary
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Renato Calcagno
Every case is unique, and that is an understatement! If you want to read the whole review, here is the link:
www.trustpilot.com/reviews/6a07630649a3916684128ea…
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Renato Calcagno
#TaxDeclarationHungary2026 The Deadline is 20th of May!
Do not wait until last minute. Eat that frog now! 🐸
Here is what you need to do: https://youtu.be/BYvKmvksA40
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Renato Calcagno
Video tomorrow! Process, deadlines, what do you need, in which cases you need an accountant and some other aspects.
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