Hungary Golden Visa Program
The Hungary Golden Visa Program or Guest Investor Program offers a streamlined pathway to long-term residency in Hungary, a key EU member and Schengen area state. The program provides a renewable 10-year residency permit that allows investors and their families the right to live, work, study, and travel visa-free across the Schengen zone. Applicants can satisfy the eligibility requirements by making a qualifying investment—either by purchasing investment fund units or through a designated donation—without the need for a physical residency.
Hungary Golden Visa Program Benefits
Residency and Family Inclusion
- No physical residency requirement.
The main applicant can include the following dependents:
- Legally married spouse;
- Minor children; and
- Dependent parents
Travel and Quality of Life
- Hungary is an EU Member State – Within the Schengen area.
- Residency permit valid 10 years – Renewable for a further 10 years.
- Right to travel within Schengen area visa free for 90 days in every 180 days period.
- Tax liability only arises on effective residency: in such case worldwide income taxed at 15%.
Ease of Access
- Potential pathways to Permanent Residence and Citizenship, subject to conditions (including substantial physical presence in Hungary and knowledge of Hungarian language and of constitution).
Hungary investor visa requirements
- Non-Hungarian or EEA Citizen.
- Make a qualifying investment.
- Hold the investment at least 5 years (but similar investment must be in place to renew).
- Proof of accommodation at time of applying (incl. hotel).
- Proof of health insurance.
Hungary Investor Visa Options
Investment Fund
Option 1: EUR 250,000 worth of units in approved investment fund (regulated by the Hungarian National Bank) that has at least 40% of its net asset value in Hungarian residential properties
Option 2: EUR 1,000,000 donation to a specific higher education or cultural institution, to support educational, scientific research or artistic creation
Hungary Golden Visa Program Process
Processing time 6 Months
Due Diligence And Application
- Due diligence and documents collection for visa application and securities account opening (c. 1 month)
- Submission of Guest Investor Visa application of the main applicant at the nearest Hungarian Consulate. Attend local Consulate in person (as biometric collected) and obtain visa (c. 1 month)
Approval And Investment
- Main Applicant enters Hungary and has a maximum of 3 months from issuance of the visa to make the qualifying investment
- Apply for residence permit within 6 months of visa issuance for whole family – In parallel family members to obtain travel visa to visit Hungary – Investor and dependents visit immigration authority in Budapest
Residency
- Issuance of Residency Cards (c. 2 months to receive residency cards)
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