🇭🇺 Hungary Guest Investor Program (Golden Visa) Requirements

Residency by Investment

Hungary has reintroduced its Guest Investor Program (GIP), commonly referred to as the Hungary Golden Visa, allowing investors and their families to obtain long-term Hungarian residency with visa-free access throughout the Schengen Area.

The program grants an initial residence permit valid for 10 years, renewable for an additional 10 years, making it one of Europe's most attractive residency-by-investment options.

Investment Options

Investment Fund Route (Most Popular)

• Minimum Investment – €250,000

Investment must be made into a government-approved Hungarian real estate investment fund.

Investment holding period:

• Minimum 5 Years

Real Estate Donation Route

• Minimum Donation – €1,000,000

Donation to a Hungarian public trust supporting educational, scientific, or cultural activities.

This contribution is non-refundable.

Associated Costs

Apart from the qualifying investment, applicants should consider government and professional expenses.

Government Fees

• Residence Permit Application Fees – Applicable

Legal Fees

Professional legal and immigration advisory fees generally start from

€8,000 – €15,000

Fund Subscription Fees

• Approximately 2% – 5%

Depending upon the selected investment fund.

Due Diligence Fees

Applicable depending on the fund manager and number of applicants.

Eligibility and Requirements

To qualify for the Hungary Golden Visa, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

✔ Invest at least €250,000 in an approved investment fund

✔ Maintain the investment for a minimum period of 5 years

✔ Demonstrate lawful source of investment funds

✔ Maintain a clean criminal background

✔ Hold valid health insurance

✔ Submit biometric information in Hungary

There is no requirement to live permanently in Hungary.

Family members including spouse and dependent children may be included under the same application.

Hungary Golden Visa Benefits

Hungary's Guest Investor Program is quickly becoming one of Europe's most competitive residency programs.

Its key benefits include:

✔ 10-Year Residence Permit

✔ Renewable for another 10 Years

✔ Visa-Free Travel within the Schengen Area

✔ No Minimum Physical Stay Requirement

✔ Family Members Included

✔ Access to European Education and Healthcare

✔ Potential Pathway to Permanent Residence and Citizenship

✔ Lower Investment Threshold Compared to Portugal