Hungary Hungary Guest Investor Programme — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇭🇺 Hungary
Program
Hungary Guest Investor Programme
Local Name
Vendégbefektetői tartózkodási engedély
Type
Golden visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
120 months
Renewable
Yes
(120 mo)
Ten-year renewable residence permit for non-EU investors through real estate fund investment (EUR 250k) or charitable donation (EUR 1M). Direct real estate purchase option removed January 2025.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Tier/Zone | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | Real estate fund | EUR 250,000 | $287,500 | 5yr | Yes | Optional |
| Donation | Higher education donation | EUR 1,000,000 | $1,150,000 | -- | No | Optional |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
26
Parents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Tax Rate
15.0%
Regime Name
Flat 15% personal income tax
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
3 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
8 years
Language Required
A2
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Schengen Access
Yes
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in person
Processing Time
120–180 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Direct real estate purchase option removed Jan 15, 2025. Only fund investment and donation remain. 10-year permit is the longest initial duration among EU golden visas. Children 18-26 must be financially dependent and studying. Parents must be 65+. No minimum physical presence required.
📋 ALSO IN HUNGARY
Hungary also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- White Card (digital nomad visa)