Migration statistics and integration funding announced in Hungary

Government publishes migration statistics for 2025  

Hungary’s migration profile in 2025 was shaped primarily by non-EU migrants arriving for work and study, according to statistics newly published by the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing . Over 403 000 valid residence permits were recorded at the end of the year, indicating a substantial foreign population, alongside nearly 186 000 EU/EEA registrations. 

Hungarian authorities received more than 131 000 long-term stay applications in 2025, mainly for residence permits. Key drivers included study (over 33 000 applications), employment (over 21 000), and labour schemes such as guest worker programmes. Many applicants came from countries in Asia, including Vietnam, the Philippines and India, reflecting Hungary’s growing reliance on non-EU workers and students. Family reunification also contributed on a smaller scale. 

Funding opportunity from EEA Civil Society Fund 

The EEA & Norway Grants Civil Society Fund Hungary launched the Veled vagyunk Ukrajna (We Stand with Ukraine) call to support initiatives responding to the effects of the ongoing war in Ukraine. It aims to strengthen civil society in Hungary, through cooperation with Ukrainian partners, by funding projects that provide direct support, build resilience, and counter hostile narratives. 

Priorities include supporting people who have been displaced from Ukraine by improving access to services, combating misinformation, and fostering Hungarian–Ukrainian collaboration. Eligible applicants are registered organisations in Hungary and available grants range from EUR 30 000 to EUR 120 000. The deadline for applications is 5 May 2026. 

Updated English-language guide sets local integration precedent 

The Municipality of Józsefváros updated its English-language guide, All about Józsefváros in English, first published in 2024. The updates reflect changes in local services and incorporate feedback from the English-language community. The content has been expanded, reorganised, and refined to help non-Hungarian speakers navigate daily life and administration more easily. 

This updated publication marks the first time a Hungarian municipality has offered such comprehensive, structured information in English for foreign residents, setting a precedent for inclusive local governance. The guide is available online and will soon be distributed in print, supporting integration, access to services, and community participation.