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Hungary Residency by Investment

Program Overview

Minimum Investment

N/A Real Estate

Minimum Investment

€250,000 Property Funds Investment

Time to Residency

4-6 Months

Visa-free Access

29 Countries

Hungary Guest Investor Program Requirements

Hungary’s Guest Investor Program offers a gateway to residence in this vibrant European nation, providing an attractive option for individuals seeking long-term relocation.

To be eligible to apply for this program, you must be over 18 years old, in good health, and without a criminal record.

Main Applicant Requirements

  • 18+ years of age
  • Good health
  • No criminal record
  • Successfully pass due diligence checks
  • Confirmed investment sources

Eligible Dependents

  • Spouse of the main applicant
  • Children above the age of 18 and under 25 years enrolled in an education institution and dependent on the main applicant
  • Parents and parents in-law that are financially dependent on the main applicant or their spouse

Hungary Guest Investor Program Benefits

Straightforward process

This opportunity comes with no language, residency, or knowledge requirements and offers the advantages of a favorable tax system, providing lifestyle and financial security within the EU’s stable economic and political environment.

Minimum Physical Residency

No Minimum stay required.

Dependents

This program allows you to include your spouse, unmarried children, and parents on a single application.

Long Term Residency

The initial residency permit is valid for 10 years and can be easily renewed.

Visa-free travel

Benefit from access to the highly sought-after Schengen Zone in the European Union.

HUNGARY | Residency by Investment

Legal Basis

As per the Hungarian Permanent Residency Act CCXX of 2012 amending Act II of 2007 on the Entry and Residency Requirements of Third-Country Citizens Article 1(4) 4): For Paragraph (3), a third-country citizen’s stay in Hungary is considered to be “in the interest of the national economy” in particular if: a) The third-country citizen who applies verifies that he/she own(s) security with a face value of at least EUR 300,000 and with a maturity of at least five years”.

Costs of Hungary Guest Investor Program

There is one investment option available for the Hungarian Residency by Investment Program

1) Property Funds Investment

Minimum investment

EUR 250,000

Application fee

EUR 60,000

Additional Dependents

EUR 10,000

Application Process For Hungary Guest Investor Program

The expected timeframe for the application process is 4-6 months. The first stage of the document collection can differ in length depending on the applicant’s ability to gather the documents. Our team guides this process with samples and best practice advice. The reviewal stage is subject to the respective government schedule and can be impacted by factors which we, as authorised agents have no control over. We collaborates with the government throughout the entire process, and we aim to provide the quickest and smoothest experience for the applicant.
Application Process

4-6 months

*Sample of
Residence Visa document

Step 1

We shall pre-screen your passport copy for government pre-approval to ensure smooth processing. A down payment of the professional fees will be required to open your application.

Step 2

At this phase, the investor initiates their application for a temporary Category D visa, which grants them the opportunity to proceed with the residency process. The entire visa D application process can be completed through the investor's nearest Hungarian consulate or embassy.

Step 3

Upon approval of the visa D application, the investor is required to visit Hungary not later than 93 days from the visa approval date for identity verification with a representative of the property fund; signing investment related documents and opening of investment account for the investor. Submission of residency application will be done on the same day or the next day maximum after the identification. It is recommended that investors plan 2 business days in Budapest to complete this process.

Step 4

Investment must be completed not later than 3 months after submission of the residence application. Approval of the residence application takes between 21-30 days after Codex confirms the receipt of the investment and issues an investment certificate.

Step 5

Issuance of guest investor residency card typically takes 7 days after approval. We will collect the residency card once it’s issued and courier to the investor’s address. The residency card will be valid for 10years and can be renewed for another 10years if the investment is kept.

Visa-free Countries for Hungary Residency

When you become a permanent resident of Hungary, you get visa-free circulation in the Schengen Area.
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries
29 Countries & Territories

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