Europe • Hungary
Hungary Golden Visa
€250,000+
Investment amount
5+ months
Processing time
10 years
Investment return
The minimum investment amount is €250,000, and the program is available only to non-EU and non-EEA citizens.
The investment condition must be fulfilled within 93 calendar days after first entering Hungary with the Guest Investor Visa.
9 benefits of the Hungarian Golden Visa
Investors holding a Hungary residence permit can stay in Schengen Area countries for up to 90 days out of 180. Vienna is a 3-hour drive from Budapest, and flights to Milan or Paris are about 2–3 hours.
Investors holding a Hungary residence permit can stay in Schengen Area countries for up to 90 days out of 180. Vienna is a 3-hour drive from Budapest, and flights to Milan or Paris are about 2–3 hours.
Before investing, applicants receive a Guest Investor Visa and pass Due Diligence, reducing the risk of refusal after committing funds.
The program allows investors to move to Hungary with family members. Hungarian residents can enter the country even when borders are closed to tourists.
Hungary has comparatively low costs for groceries, entertainment, and property compared to many Western European countries.
Hungarian residents can open bank accounts and deposits in local and international banks with minimal documentation.
Residence permit holders can work, establish businesses, or serve as CEOs in their companies in Hungary.
Hungary offers recognised universities and comparatively affordable healthcare services, including medical tourism services.
Hungary has low tax rates, including 15% income tax and 9% corporate tax, with 4% stamp duty on property purchase.
Permanent residence can be obtained after 3 years of living in Hungary, and citizenship after additional years with required presence and exams.
One investment, residency for all
Costs of obtaining a Golden Visa in Hungary
Under the Hungarian Golden Visa program, investors can select one of two options, with a minimum investment amount of €250,000.
Purchase of real estate fund units — €250,000+
The fund must be on the list of qualified market operators. At least 40% of fund assets must be allocated to residential real estate in Hungary. The share certificate must have a 5-year maturity period.
Purchase of real estate fund units | The fund must be on the list of qualified market operators. At least 40% of fund assets must be allocated to residential real estate in Hungary. The share certificate must have a 5-year maturity period. |
Donation to an institution of higher learning — €1,000,000+
The institution must be managed by a public interest trust foundation carrying out a public task. Donations support education, scientific research, and artistic or creative activities.
Donation to an institution of higher learning | The institution must be managed by a public interest trust foundation carrying out a public task. Donations support education, scientific research, and artistic or creative activities. |
Hungary Golden Visa
Residence permit by investment to live in Europe and travel across the Schengen Area with the family.
The minimum investment amount is €250,000, and the program is available only to non-EU and non-EEA citizens.
The investment condition must be fulfilled within 93 calendar days after first entering Hungary with the Guest Investor Visa.
Muhammad Shoaib
Head of the Immigration Department
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