Golden Visa in Hungary

The Hungarian Golden Visa, officially known as the Guest Investor Program, is ideal for non-EU nationals who wish to obtain long-term residency in Hungary through financial investment. This visa suits high-net-worth individuals seeking greater global mobility, a base in Central Europe, and access to the Schengen Zone, all while maintaining a flexible lifestyle.

If you’re an investor looking for:

• A fast and effective route to European residency

• The ability to include spouse and dependent children under 18

• A 10-year renewable residence permit

• No minimum stay requirements

• A simplified investment process through regulated real estate funds

...then the Guest Investor Residence Permit offers one of the most competitive residency-by-investment programs in Europe.

To qualify for the Hungary Guest Investor Program, the main applicant must:

• Be a third-country national (i.e., not an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen)

• Be free from Schengen alerts, bans, or national security concerns

• Choose one of the following qualifying investment options:

Investment Options:

1. Real Estate Investment Fund

   • Invest at least €250,000 in a fund registered with the Hungarian National Bank

   • The fund must invest at least 40% of its assets into Hungarian residential real estate

   • Must hold the investment for a minimum of 5 years

   • Only managed by fund managers holding a site security certificate or registered with Hungary’s Constitution Protection Office

2. Donation to a Hungarian Public Trust

   • Make a non-refundable donation of €1 million to a Hungarian public trust managing institutions of higher education

Additional documentation and proof of clean criminal record will be required.

Our lawyers guide you through every step of the process, ensuring legal compliance, accurate documentation, and peace of mind:

1. Initial Consultation

   • Evaluate eligibility and advise on the most suitable investment option

   • Introduce verified real estate funds and donation channels

2. Guest Investor Visa Application

   • Submit visa application through your nearest Hungarian consulate

   • Declare intent to invest (final investment is not required at this stage)

3. Arrival in Hungary

   • Enter Hungary with the approved Guest Investor Visa

   • You have 93 days from arrival to complete the investment

4. Investment Finalisation

   • Finalise the selected investment (fund purchase or donation)

   • Submit supporting documents and proof of investment

5. Residence Permit Issuance

   • Apply via the Enter Hungary portal or in-person with Hungarian immigration authorities

   • Once approved, receive a 10-year residence permit, renewable for another 10 years with investment maintained

6. Optional Citizenship Pathway

   • After 5 years of continuous residence: eligible for long-term resident status

   • After 8 years: may apply for Hungarian citizenship, subject to integration requirements including language and cultural exams

• ✅ Full Schengen Access: Live and travel freely throughout the Schengen Area

• ✅ No Residency Obligation: No need to live in Hungary full-time to retain your permit

• ✅ Family Inclusion: Spouse and children under 18 can be included in the same application

• ✅ Direct to 10-Year Permit: Unlike other programs, Hungary offers long-term residence upfront

• ✅ Flexible Investment Options: Choose between a low-threshold fund investment or philanthropic contribution

• ✅ Path to Citizenship: Legal residents can eventually apply for a Hungarian passport

• ✅ Central EU Base: Strategically located in Europe with growing business and property markets

• Initial eligibility review by English-speaking Hungarian immigration lawyer

• Personalized investment strategy advice (fund or donation path)

• Legal due diligence and risk checks on real estate funds

• Assistance preparing and submitting the Guest Investor Visa application

• Guidance on transferring investment funds securely

• Support with registration on the Enter Hungary platform

• Submission of residence permit application on your behalf

• Renewal assistance and support for future citizenship application