In 2018, 40 000 new immigrants obtained a residence permit longer than 12 months in Hungary (excluding EU citizens), 100% more than in 2017. This figure comprises 60.6% labour migrants, 12.6% family members (including accompanying family), 14% who came for education reasons and 12.7% other migrants. Around 5 200 short-term permits were issued to international students and 7 400 to temporary and seasonal labour migrants (excluding intra-EU migration). In addition, 17 000 intra-EU postings were recorded in 2018, an increase of 33.6% compared to 2017. These posted workers are generally on short-term contracts.