Hungary Guest Investor Visa Program

Hungary Guest Investor Visa Program

The Hungary Real Estate Fund Investment program is a key highlight of the Golden  Visa initiative. By investing in government-approved real estate funds, participants gain a 10-year residency permit in Hungary, making it an appealing choice for those seeking stability, opportunities, and the advantages of European residency. The program is especially attractive due to Hungary’s strategic location at the heart of Europe and its favorable business environment.


This program offers a streamlined and accessible route to European residency, with no requirements for language skills, education, income proof, or health checks. Beyond residency, participants enjoy visa-free travel across 29 Schengen countries and the freedom to work, do business, and access local benefits in Hungary. The permit is renewable for another 10 years, and permanent residency can be achieved with just three years of residence within the 10-year period.

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Time to permit

3-6 months

Visa-free travel

188 countries and regions

Passport rank

7th in the world

Residency requirement

No residency requirement

Taxation

No worldwide taxation or inheritance tax

Established time

Launched in 2024

Application Requirements

Basic conditions:

1.Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

2.No criminal record.

3.Invest €250,000 in a government-approved real estate fund for 5 years.

4.A deposit certificate of €260,000.

5.Not available to nationals of the following countries: Afghanistan; Central African Republic; lrag; lran; Lebanon;Libya; Democratic Republic of Congo; Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; Somalia; Sudan; South Sudan; Guinea-Bissau; Mali; Yemen; Russia; Belarus; Ukraine; EU; EEA and Switzerland.


Renewal:

1.Maintain the €250,000 fund investment.

2.Provide proof of no criminal record.

3. Reinvestment is required at the time of renewal to meet the minimum investment threshold.

 

Permanent Residency Requirements:

1. Continuous and lawful residence for 3 years:

2.Cumulative absences must not exceed 270 days, with no single absence longer than 3 months.

3. Proof of housing: Ownership of property or a residential address with at least 6 square meters per person.

4.Proof of livelihood: Evidence of deposits, health insurance, no criminal record, and passing a language test (mandatory starting 2025).

5. Payment of taxes in Hungary for 3 years prior to application: 9% of corporate income tax,15% of personal Income tax.


Naturalization:

1.Eligible after 8 years of continuous residence.

2.Annual absences must not exceed 90 days.

3.Language test: written and oral.

Program Benefits

  • Low Investment: Only €250,000 required, reinvestment upon approval.
  • Fast Approval: Obtain residency for the whole family in 3-6 months.
  • Stable Policies: Investor-friendly regulations with strict government oversight of funds.
  • High Quality of Life: Freedom to live, work, study, and conduct business.It passes through 29 Schengen countries.
  • Minimal Requirements: No language, education, or income prerequisites.
  • Easy Transition to Permanent Residency: Eligible after 3 years of residence