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Hungary’s Guest Investor Programme: €250,000 into a registered real estate fund or a €1,000,000 university donation, for a 10-year permit extendable by another 10. Direct property purchase does not qualify.
About Hungaryنبذة
The Hungary Guest Investor Program, commonly referred to as the Hungary Golden Visa, opened on 1 July 2024. It offers investors a residence permit of up to 10 years, extendable once by another 10, with easy access to the Schengen Area; family members can join on family reunification permits. There are exactly two qualifying investments: €250,000 in units of a real estate fund registered with the Hungarian National Bank, or a €1,000,000 donation to a Hungarian higher education institution maintained by a public trust. Direct property purchase does not qualify. Naturalisation is possible after eight years of continuous residence. 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.
Competitive personal and corporate income tax rates.
Access to well-regarded universities and healthcare.
Exactly two qualifying investments: €250,000 in an MNB-registered real estate fund, or a €1,000,000 donation to a higher education institution maintained by a public trust. Direct property purchase does not qualify.
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 units or a donation to a higher education institution maintained by a 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.
Complete the chosen investment and obtain confirmation from the fund or institution.
Submit the residence application for a permit of up to 10 years.
Receive the decision and the residence card.
Maintain the investment to keep and extend the permit (fund units must be held for at least five years); naturalisation is possible after 8 years of continuous residence.
Eligibilityالمتطلبات
What it takes to qualify.
Minimum investment of €250,000 in an MNB-registered real estate fund or a €1,000,000 donation to a higher education institution maintained by 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.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
Hungary, answered.
At least €250,000 in units of a real estate fund registered with the Hungarian National Bank, or €1,000,000 as a donation to a Hungarian higher education institution maintained by a public trust.
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