Hungary to Stop Issuing Work Visas to 3 Countries, Ghanaian Job Seekers on Alert
- The Government of Hungary triggered reactions in the wake of its announcement regarding the issuance of work visas
- It has been announced that these documents, as of June 12, will no longer be issued to workers from three countries
- Social media users have shared varied opinions on the recent work visa decision shared by the Hungarian government
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The government of Hungary has announced a major decision regarding the issuance of work visas.
This comes after the country confirmed it was going to stop granting work visas to three countries.
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Starting from Friday, June 12, workers from three countries, namely the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia, will no longer be issued visas to work in Hungary.
A report by Reuters indicated that the decision was announced by government spokeswoman Vanda Szondi during a media briefing.
Hungary, under the leadership of Prime Minister Peter Magyar, is reportedly planning to limit jobs given to foreign workers.
According to data, foreign workers constitute two per cent of the workforce, with the services and manufacturing sectors relying on these workers to function properly.
The announcement by Hungary provides job opportunities for other nationals, including Ghanaians, to fill positions that would ordinarily have been taken by people from these three countries.
Below is the Reuters Facebook post on the decision taken by Hungary.
Canada announces ban on 3 countries
The announcement by the Hungarian government comes against the backdrop of a similar ban by the Canadian government over a 90-day suspension of immigration for citizens travelling from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan into the country.
It announced that it would not process travel documents for residents of the three African countries from May 27, 2026, until the 90-day ban ends.
Individuals who previously had an approved temporary resident visa, electronic travel authorisation (eTA), or permanent resident visa will not be allowed to travel to Canada while their immigration document is suspended.
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Reactions to Hungary's work visa ban
Social media users who took to the comments section of the post have shared varied opinions on the decision by Hungary to impose a work visa ban on three countries.
Cynthia Hoadley Waterbury wrote:
"Sounds like they are going about this change thoughtfully and responsibly."
Paolo Mascia indicated:
"Magyar is now unveiling his real self. Too much enthusiasm for this man. I never thought that he would have brought such a change. If this decision had been taken by Orbán, what would the so-called international community have said?"
Mrgoodenough Adam indicated:
"No disrespect to Hungary, but I've never heard of people going there for work. Wages must be decent then."
Congo launches visa-free entry for Africans
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that African nationals would be allowed to enter the Republic of the Congo without visas from January 1, 2027.
President Denis Sassou Nguesso announced this at the African Development Bank Group's 2026 Annual Meetings, which took place in Brazzaville.
In giving the update, he also urged African leaders to move beyond narrow national interests and take steps to promote integration across the continent.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
