Hungary

Hungary is strategically located in the heart of Europe, serving as an excellent base for investors seeking access to European markets.

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Minimum investment:
EUR 250,000

Spouse and Children under 18 are included

No residency requirement

Travel in the Schengen zone.

Overview

The Hungarian Guest Investor Residence Permit grants long-term residence in Hungary for third-country nationals and their families through investment

━   Type: Guest Investor Residence Permit

━   Minimum Investment: EUR 250,000

━   Processing Time: 3-4 months

━   Total Duration: Initial residence permit valid for 10 years, renewable for another  10 years

Benefits

━   Visa-free movement across the EU’s Schengen Area

━   Path to EU Residency and Citizenship as after 3 years of residence, applicants can apply for permanent residency, and after 8 years, they may apply for citizenship

━   Spouse and children under 18 are eligible to join the applicant and receive residence permits

━   There is no obligation to physically reside in Hungary to maintain the residence permit

━   Residence permit is valid for 10 years and renewable for an additional 10 years

Main requirements

━   Main Applicant must be over 18

━   No criminal record, no bans on entry, and no alerts in the Schengen Information System

━   Demonstrate proof of investment

━   Applicants are not required to live in Hungary

━   Applicants must finalize the investment within the specified timeframe

━   Investments must be maintained for at least 5 years

Investment options

Option 1: Real Estate Investment Fund – EUR 250,000

━   Invest a minimum of EUR 250,000 in a real estate fund approved by the Hungarian Government. The real estate fund will issue investment certificates for the investment made. Investors are required to hold the investment certificate of the real estate fund for a minimum of five years

Option 2: Donation to a Hungarian Public Trust – EUR 1 million

━   Investor must make a monetary donation of at least EUR 1 million to an institution operated by a Hungarian Public Trust performing public functions

The Application Process

  1. Select your investment option
  2. Apply for a Guest Investor Visa and declare commitment to invest
  3. Visit Hungary to complete investment
  4. Make a residence permit application
  5. Visit Hungary to provide biometrics
  6. Approval within 1-2 months
  7. Issuance of residence permit document

Frequently Asked Questions

The Hungarian Guest Investor Residence program allows non-EU citizens to obtain a 10-year residence permit in Hungary by making a qualifying investment in the country. See the investment options above.

Yes, the main applicant can include their spouse and children under 18. Each family member will receive the same 10-year residence permit as the main applicant.

Applicants must visit Hungary to complete their investment and submit biometrics during the application process.

Required documents include a valid passport, proof of investment, health insurance, a clean criminal record, and other supporting documents

The application process typically takes between 3-4 months , provided all required documents are submitted, and the investment is completed within the specified timeframe.

Yes, the residence permit allows both the main applicant and their family members to work and start businesses in Hungary without the need for additional permits

While the program provides a pathway to citizenship, it is not immediate. Applicants can apply for permanent residency after three years of lawful residence. Citizenship can typically be pursued after eight years of continuous residence, which includes passing a Hungarian language and cultural exam.

You can contact us to get information about the fees during the application process.

Yes, Hungary allows dual citizenship, meaning you do not have to renounce your original nationality. However, you must confirm that your country of origin also allows dual citizenship.

You must hold the investment for at least five years. After that, you can withdraw it without affecting your 10-year residence permit.

Yes, this permit allows visa-free travel within the Schengen Zone for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

No, Hungarian language proficiency is not required for the residence permit.

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