Work Permits Guest worker crackdown deepens as Hungary halts visas for three nationalities Decision extends earlier restrictions on guest worker permits and shift towards tighter labour controls iStock.com/Ployker Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Friday 12 June 2026 Hungary will stop issuing work visas to nationals of the Philippines, Georgia, and Armenia from today as the government moves to tighten access to the country’s guest worker system. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Immigration Immigration controls remain high on the agenda in post-Orbán Hungary Politics Hungary’s contradictory new immigration policy Immigration Fears Hungary’s residence permit changes will hamstring employers Immigration Hungary reshapes immigration landscape with policy overhaul