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[darrenjzy]

Hello,

I am a US citizen teaching in Hungary with a Hungarian VISA, work and residence permit.

Can these documents transfer or aid me in working in another EU country?

Thanks in advance

[spiral78]

No. Not at all, unfortunately.

Each country issues work/living permits on an individual basis, unless you are an EU member citizen.

For example: I have permanent residency and all other docs in the Czech Rep (based on marraige to a Czech national). I can ONLY live/work in the Czech Rep with these.

Only actual citizenship helps one get jobs in other EU member countries.

[darrenjzy]

Thanks for answering. I sent some emails to the consulates of the countries I'm interested in. I imagine I'll get a similar response:/

Thanks again.

[spiral78]

Yes: if they respond at al. Sometimes they aren't the most forthcoming with informationl
Good luck, though!

[naturegirl321]

If you stayed long enough in Hungary, you could get citizenship. Then that would help you.

[spiral78]

Eight years of continuous legal residency are required, plus there is a constitutional test in Hungarian.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/282575/how_to_obtain_citizenship_in_hungary.html?cat=17

Gaining citizenship in a foreign country isn't really the best advice for someone who primarily wants to use it to work in other countries. One really needs to have a serious commitment to the country in which one is seeking the citizenship - this is nothing to be taken lightly.

[darrenjzy]

The response from the Italian Consulate. At least I found the uppercase "NO" humorous

"Dear Sir,

With regard to your question, the answer is NO. Please consult our Embassy
in Budapest for more information.
Cordially,

Lucia Pasqualini "

[spiral78]

At least they were 'cordial.'

[naturegirl321]

All I can say is that time flies. 8 years is onlyl 8 years