Hungary
Hungary, located in Central Europe, is celebrated for
its historic architecture and true central European spirit.
Introduced in 2024, the Hungary Residency by Investment
Program provides a pathway for investors and their families
to obtain residency in a strategically positioned EU country
with access to major European and global markets.
its historic architecture and true central European spirit.
Introduced in 2024, the Hungary Residency by Investment
Program provides a pathway for investors and their families
to obtain residency in a strategically positioned EU country
with access to major European and global markets.
Program overview
Minimum investment by donation:
N/A
Minimum investment in real estate:
€250 000
Time to citizenship:
between 4-6 months
Visa-free access:
29 countries (Schenegen area)
Minimum investment by donation:
N/A
Minimum investment in real estate:
€250 000
Time to citizenship:
between 4-6 months
Visa-free access:
29 countries (Schenegen area)
Requirements
Hungary
Residency by Investment
Requirements
No criminal record
18+ years of age
Non-EU country of origin
Residency by Investment
options:
Golden Visa (new programme, 2024)
Minimum investment:
• €250,000 in real estate investment fund shares.
• €500,000 direct residential property purchase.
• €1,000,000 donation to educational/cultural institution.
Residence validity: 10-year residence permit (renewable).
Family: Spouse and dependent children included.
Stay requirement: Minimal.
Path to citizenship: After 8 years of continuous residence (requires actual physical presence and integration).
Benefits
Family friendly
The main applicant’s spouse, parents, and children up to 21 years of age can be qualified dependents for the residency card.
Health and education
You and your family will be able to study in schools or universities in Hungary and have access to world-class healthcare systems and services.
Schengen access
Residents of Hungary are permitted to
enter all 29 countries in the Schengen area.
enter all 29 countries in the Schengen area.
Straightforward process
No language, residency, or knowledge requirements and offers the advantages of a favorable tax system.
Right to extend
Secure a 10-year residency with the right to renew for an additional 10 years.
Dual residency
Hungary allows dual residency, so you can keep your existing nationality or other residencies.
Benefits
Family friendly
The main applicant’s spouse, parents, and children up to 21 years of age can be qualified dependents for the residency card.
Health and education
You and your family will be able to study in schools or universities in Hungary and have access to world-class healthcare systems and services.
Schengen access
Residents of Hungary are permitted to enter all 29 countries in the Schengen area.
Right to extend
Secure a 10-year residency with the right to renew for an additional 10 years.
Straightforward process
No language, residency, or knowledge requirements and offers the advantages of a favorable tax system.
Dual residency
Hungary allows dual residency, so you can keep your existing nationality or other residencies.
Hungary basic information
CAPITAL
Budapest
TOTAL AREA
93 030 km2
POPULATION
9,71 million
LANGUAGE
Hungarian
CAPITAL
Budapest
TOTAL AREA
93 030 km2
POPULATION
9,71 million
LANGUAGE
Hungarian
CURRENCY
Forint (HUF)
EXCHANGE RATE
1 USD = 360 HUF
GDP - PER CAPITA
USD 19 385
GDP - TOTAL
USD 188,5 billion
CURRENCY
Forint (HUF)
EXCHANGE RATE
1 USD = 360 HUF
GDP - PER CAPITA
USD 19 385
GDP - TOTAL
USD 188,5 billion