Most digital-nomad visas make health insurance a condition of approval — and the Hungary White Card is no different. Here's exactly what's required, the plans that plausibly meet it, and what to check before you buy.
The requirement
- Insurance
- Required (explicit)
- Minimum coverage
- Not specified
- Required for
- Full visa period
Applicant must prove comprehensive health insurance covering all healthcare services, or qualification under Hungarian social security, or ability to cover costs from proven means. No explicit minimum amount stated.
Plans that meet the requirement
Ranked by requirement fit, then price. Qualification status is shown per plan — always double-check the policy certificate matches the consulate's wording before you apply.
This program requires local statutory insurance — international plans do not qualify. See the visa guide for details.
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What to check before you buy
- 📄The certificate wording matches the visa requirement — name the country and the coverage period explicitly.
- 💶Coverage is comprehensive (inpatient, outpatient and emergency), since no fixed minimum is published.
- 🚑Emergency treatment, hospitalisation and medical repatriation are all included.
- 📅The policy runs the full stay you’re applying for — many travel policies cap the trip length.
- 🌍You’re actually eligible to buy it (some plans only sell to EU/UK/US residents).
- 🤝It pairs with how care works locally — see the health system page.
Insurance for the White Card: FAQ
Insurance for the White Card: FAQ
Is health insurance mandatory for the Hungary White Card?
Required (explicit). Applicant must prove comprehensive health insurance covering all healthcare services, or qualification under Hungarian social security, or ability to cover costs from proven means. No explicit minimum amount stated.
Can I use regular travel insurance?
Long-stay travel medical insurance is among the accepted types for this program, as long as it meets the coverage minimums for the full required period.
Sources
- Government White Card — residency for digital nomads — OIF (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Procedural fees — OIF (residence permit issuance fee EUR 110) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15