Hungary Guest Investor Programme

Investment pathway

Units of at least EUR 250,000 in a real estate fund registered with the Hungarian National Bank (at least 40% of its assets in Hungarian residential property), or a donation of at least EUR 1,000,000 to a public-trust higher education institution.

Minimum investment

EUR 250,000 in real estate fund units, or a EUR 1,000,000 donation to a public-trust higher education institution.

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Eligible dependents

Spouse or registered partner, children under 18 of the applicant or spouse, and dependent adult children in specific circumstances.

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1. 1If you need a visa, apply at a Hungarian consulate abroad for a guest investor visa, declaring the investment and proving lawful funds; it lasts up to six months.
2. 2After entry, apply for the guest investor residence permit through the Enter Hungary platform or in person at the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing regional directorate, within 30 days of first entry.
3. 3Make the investment (real estate fund units or the higher-education donation) and upload proof through Enter Hungary within the visa's validity.
4. 4Attend in person to give fingerprints, a facial photograph and a signature specimen, even if the application was filed online.
5. 5The administrative deadline is 21 days, not counting time spent waiting for proof of investment or correcting deficiencies; the permit, valid for up to ten years, is posted to you.
6. 6Apply to extend through Enter Hungary at least 30 days before expiry; fund investors must still hold their units, and extension is for up to ten more years.

Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.

Indicative processing timeframe

The official administrative deadline is 21 days, excluding the time needed to submit proof of investment and to correct any deficiencies.

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Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.

Estimated additional costs

Administrative service fees, fund costs and legal fees are separate.

Investment holding period

Fund units are held in a securities sub-account blocked for at least five years.

To be confirmed

Government fees · Due diligence fees

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Residence requirements

No habitual residence requirement.

Renewal requirements

Valid for up to ten years and extendable for up to ten more; the extension must be requested at least 30 days before expiry, and fund units must still be held.

Potential route to citizenship

No citizenship by investment. Naturalisation requires at least eight years of continuous residence, Hungarian language ability and a constitutional studies exam.

Checked against official programme sources

Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.

• Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
• Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
• Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.

Operational status

Operational

Official government authority

National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF), Hungary

Legal basis

Act XC of 2023 on the General Rules of Entry and Residence of Third-Country Nationals; Government Decree 484/2023 (XI. 10.).

To be confirmed

Nationality restrictions