According to EU Helpers, the Ministry announced the government's plans, stating that only 65,000 visas for temporary workers from non-EU nations will be issued this year.

The Ministry disclosed that the government will prevent temporary workers from accepting positions in specific industries in addition to restricting the quantity of visas granted for those employed outside the European Union.

According to Reuters, the government's decision to forbid foreign temporary workers from entering specific professions is an effort to preserve domestic jobs and give natives of the nation priority in the labor market.

Hungary's current economic situation prompted the country to decide to impose restrictions on the number of foreign workers who will be allowed to enter the country on a temporary basis.

Hungary's economy has been severely damaged by inflation, and the government has been urged to implement reforms that will help Hungary recover.

Reuters reports that the government has created a list of about 300 positions that non-EU workers' nations are not permitted to apply for. Among many other occupations, the list includes that of elevator technician, vineyard laborer, and photographer.

The Hungarian Ministry of Economy stated in response to the new regulations that the government wished to safeguard families and employment in Hungary. The same emphasized that, should there be a shortage of competent Hungarian workers, international workers might be considered to fill available posts.

Hungary's unemployment rate was 4.3% in September and November of last year, according to data. In light of this, the nation wishes to offer opportunities to its own residents before hiring foreign workers to cover positions in industries where there is a labor shortage.

The Hungarian Ministry of Interior stated earlier in November 2023 that the nation also intends to target mass migration by denying foreign people employment.

It also stated that the nation wants to make it clearer what qualifications are necessary in order to live and work in Hungary. It was also mentioned that there would be stringent restrictions on how long foreign employees may stay in the nation.