Living in Greece while working in Hungary

By Mark 26 May 2022

Can I live in Greece and work remotely for a company in Hungary?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Are the two countries in the Schengen zone?
  2. Is the company in the EU?
  3. Is the company in the European Economic Area (EEA)?
  4. Is the company in the European Union (EU)?
  5. Is the company in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA)?
  6. Is the company in the European Union (EU) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)?
  7. Is the company in the European Union (EU) and the European Union (EU)?

What is the difference between the EEA and the European Union?
The European Economic Area (EEA) is a free trade area within the European Union. It is composed of the European Union and the following countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The EEA is not a customs union.
The European Union (EU) is a customs union. It is composed of the European Union and the following countries: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

How to find remote work in Hungary while living in Greece?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Hungary even though you are located in Greece. For that we are going to give you some tips.

If you are thinking about moving to Hungary, you can do it in two ways:

  1. If you are living in Greece, you can get a work permit for Hungary and move there.
  2. If you are living in Hungary, you can apply for a work permit for Greece and move there.
    However, if you are moving to Hungary while you are living in Greece, you need to apply for a work permit in Hungary.
    There are two ways to do it:
  3. The first is to apply for a work permit in Hungary.
  4. The second is to get a work permit in Hungary before moving to Greece.
    If you are moving to Hungary, you should have an idea about the types of jobs you want to do in Hungary.
    If you are looking for a remote job in Hungary, you should know that there are many types of remote jobs. You can work as a freelancer, consultant, consultant, or a contractor.
    You can also work as a remote employee, remote assistant, remote consultant, remote contractor, remote freelancer, or remote employee.
    For example, you can be a remote consultant and provide your services to other people. You can be a remote assistant and work as a virtual assistant.

How to get paid in Greece when working remotely for a corporation in Hungary?

You can get paid in Greece even if you are working for a company in Hungary, however , you need to know that you will need to get a work permit from the Hungarian embassy in Athens.

If you are a US citizen and you are planning to work remotely for a Hungarian company in the US, you need to get a work permit from the US embassy in Budapest.
If you are a Hungarian citizen and you want to work remotely for a US company in Hungary, you need to get a work permit from the US embassy in Budapest.
If you are a US citizen and you are working remotely for a Hungarian company in Greece, you need to get a work permit from the Greek embassy in Budapest.
If you are a Hungarian citizen and you are working remotely for a US company in Greece, you need to get a work permit from the Greek embassy in Budapest.
If you are a US citizen and you are working remotely for a Hungarian company in the US, you need to get a work permit from the US embassy in Budapest.

How do taxes work in Greece if I’m working remotely for a company Greece?

When working remotely in Greece for a firm based in Hungary, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is better to get an opinion from a tax professional. If you are a remote worker, you might have a special tax code which you need to check.

What is the tax code in Greece for a remote worker?
If you are working remotely in Greece for a firm based in Hungary, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is better to get an opinion from a tax professional.