Hungary Ranks as the Easiest Nation to Move to, and Brits Know it

Over the last ten years, Hungary has seen many more foreigners settle in the country. In fact, the number of expats now living in Hungary is 61 percent higher than in 2013. These figures showed people from Slovakia and Ukraine were arriving in significant numbers. This was as well as an influx of German immigrants.

One country that’s got loads of people seemingly itching to move abroad is the UK. For a long time, France and Spain were taking in the glut of wantaway Brits. Since Brexit, though, those nations have made immigration from the UK much tougher. So, the Brits are looking elsewhere. It turns out that Hungary is the easiest place to move to.

Hungary tops the charts for expat ease

In March this year, it was revealed that Hungary is the easiest place for expats to relocate to. Topping the charts below Hungary, per the report, were Malta and then Austria. The ranks were established by creating a difficulty score. Hungary’s clocked in at 3.85 – with low figures being better. After Hungary came the 3.87 of Malta.

The key selling points for Hungary are its low salary threshold (£12,982) and lack of a language test requirement. Both Malta and Austria have high expat populations. Yet, Hungary topped them all and stands as the best place for would-be immigrants to explore. Hungary is also found to be a great place for digital nomads to relocate to.

People who come on a non-EU White Card get a one-year visa. They can be employed remotely outside of the country but do need to stay for at least 90 days within a six-month period. Plus, over the first six months, you won’t be taxed by Hungary. The caveat is that you can’t work for a Hungarian company on the White Card.

Brits on the move

The British have famously made the most of sunnier climates in their later years. However, separating from the EU certainly put up more roadblocks to future plans of living on the continent. It didn’t stop the desire to move, though. In mid-2022, it was found that 4.5 million UK residents were looking to move overseas for a better life.

Helping to make this possible is the nimbleness of the UK’s housing market. It’s been steadily on the rise since the much-maligned mini-budget. In May this year, there were even reports of record house prices. So, many are looking to capitalize and get a move on while the going is good.

Some will go down the high-street agent route, pay the fees, and wait for buyers. Others who have found their perfect home overseas and want to move quickly will opt to sell a house fast online. Doing this gets a free cash offer in minutes. If accepted, the cash can be with the seller in as little as seven days.

Alternatively, if there’s paperwork to get through first, the seller can pick their own completion date. As the seller gets a guaranteed sale at a time that suits them, it’s easier to plot the still somewhat cumbersome process of becoming an expat. This is even if moving to the incredibly welcoming country of Hungary.

The Brits are on the move, and Hungary’s easy access might convince a bunch of them to settle here.