Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must:

Be a registered job seeker,
Have worked at least 360 days within the past three years,
Actively seek work but find no suitable employment on their own or through state employment services.

Application Process:
Applications can be made at the local employment office (based on residency) and require prior job seeker registration. Methods to apply include:

In person at the employment office,
Online via the e-Papír service or the Electronic Administration portal.

Required Documents:
Applicants need to provide documents such as proof of employment, social insurance card, bank account details, and employer-issued certificates. Those returning from work abroad must submit an EU-standard U1 form.

Allowance Duration and Amount:

Duration: The maximum payment period is 90 days, calculated as one day of benefit for every ten days of previous employment.
Amount: The daily allowance is 60% of the benefit base, capped at the minimum wage.
- The minimum wage is 266,800 HUF monthly or 8,893 HUF daily (as of Dec 2023).

Lump Sum Option:
Recipients who secure a job with a minimum of four hours per day before the allowance period ends can request a lump-sum payment of 80% of the remaining amount.

Health Coverage:
Recipients are also eligible for health insurance benefits during the allowance period.

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