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Secure long-term residency in Hungary through the Guest Investor Program, offering a path to permanent residency and eventual citizenship.
About Hungaryنبذة
The Hungary Guest Investor Program, commonly referred to as the Hungary Golden Visa, launched on July 1, 2024. It offers investors and their families a renewable 10-year residence permit with easy access to the Schengen Area. Applicants choose between approved investment options and follow a clear path to permanent residency after three years and citizenship after eight years. Hungary combines a growing EU economy, vibrant culture, comparatively low taxes, and a high quality of life, making it an attractive destination for global investors seeking EU residency.
EU and Schengen membership supports mobility and economic opportunity.
Lower cost of living than many EU countries and the U.S.
Favourable tax regime: 15% personal income tax; 9% corporate tax; 183-day rule for non-residents.
Access to well-regarded universities and healthcare.
Investment options include real estate funds and donations to public trusts.
Hungary at a glance
Population
9,540,000
Capital
Budapest
Language
Hungarian
Currency
Hungarian forint (HUF)
Time zone
Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Climate
Continental
Investment routesطرق الاستثمار
The processكيف نعمل
Select an approved investment option: Real Estate Fund or Donation to Public Trust.
Apply for a Type D long-term visa and provide proof of funds.
Travel to Hungary and verify identity with the designated fund/authority.
Open an investment account and complete the chosen investment within 93 days.
Submit residence application for a 10-year renewable permit.
Typical decision within ~21 business days, followed by residence card issuance.
Maintain investment/compliance to renew; citizenship generally possible after 8 years.
Eligibilityالمتطلبات
What it takes to qualify.
Minimum investment of €250,000 in a real estate fund or €1,000,000 donation to a public trust.
Clean criminal record and no alerts in the Schengen Information System.
Proof of sufficient financial means to support self and dependents.
Provide biometric data and demonstrate intent to reside in Hungary.
Complete all investment requirements within 93 days of application.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
Hungary, answered.
At least €250,000 in a real estate fund or €1,000,000 as a donation to a public trust.
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