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Hungary Golden Visa

Hungary · Europe

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Duration

120 months

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Overview

Hungary Golden Visa offers 10-year renewable residence through a EUR 250,000 investment in approved real estate funds, with Schengen access, no minimum stay, and family inclusion.

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
NationalityNon-EU nationals only

third-country citizen, as well as their spouse and children under 18

Minimum IncomeNot specified
Minimum Investment$250,000 USD
DependentsAllowed
Local Work PermittedYes
Health InsuranceNot required
Physical PresenceNot specified
Max Consecutive AbsenceNot specified
RenewableYes
Duration120 months
Leads to PRYes
Years to PR5 years

Requirements Checklist

- **Identity Documents:**

- Valid passport for main applicant, spouse, and children under 18

- Birth certificates for children

- Marriage certificate for spouse (no apostille required)

- **Financial/Investment Proof:**

- Investment certificates proving $250,000 USD in qualifying real estate fund

- Proof of legal origin of funds

- Proof of financial self-sufficiency (exact requirements not specified)

- **Accommodation:**

- Proof of accommodation in Hungary (type/duration not specified)

- **Health:**

- Health insurance (not specified if mandatory; no medical exam required)

- **Other:**

- Clean criminal record (no FBI check or certificate of coverage needed)

- No language certificates required

📍 Application location: Third-country citizens apply initially for the Guest Investor Visa at a Hungarian embassy or consulate in their home country. Upon entry to Hungary, submit the residence permit application at the regional Immigration and Asylum Office. No online portal specified; in-country steps follow visa approval.

Tax Information

Tax regime type is not specified for Hungary Golden Visa holders. It is unknown if holders automatically become tax residents; taxation likely depends on physical presence and worldwide vs. source income rules under standard Hungarian law. No special tax treaty with the US or regimes like NHR/non-dom are mentioned for this visa. Holders permitted to work locally may trigger tax obligations on Hungarian-sourced income. US citizens must file worldwide income regardless; consult a tax advisor for treaty benefits if applicable. No existing tax notes provided.

Work Permissions

·Local employment: Permitted

Application Steps

  1. 1

    📋 Research qualifying funds

    1-2 weeks

  2. 2

    📄 Gather personal documents

    2-4 weeks

  3. 3

    📋 Make the investment

    1-2 weeks

  4. 4

    📬 Submit visa application

  5. 5

    🏛️ Enter Hungary

    Same day

  6. 6

    📬 Apply for residence permit

  7. 7

    🏛️ Maintain investment and renew

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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The minimum investment required is $250,000 USD into a qualifying fund. This is specifically for investment certificates issued by a real estate fund registered with the National Bank of Hungary, where at least 40% of the fund's net asset value must be in Hungarian residential real estate. You must hold the investment for a minimum of five years.
The structured data specifies investment in funds as the qualifying type. Scraped sources confirm this means acquiring investment certificates in a real estate fund registered with the National Bank of Hungary. A higher donation option to a public trust exists but is not the minimum threshold.
Yes, dependents are allowed, including spouse and children under 18. The program is open to third-country citizens as well as their spouse and children under 18. No additional percentage costs for dependents are specified.
Yes, it leads to permanent residency after 5 years. The initial residence permit is valid for 120 months (10 years) and is renewable. This path aligns with the program's structure for non-EU nationals.
No physical presence is required, with 0 days/year specified. There is no minimum stay requirement to maintain the visa. This makes it ideal for those seeking residency without relocation.
Yes, local work is permitted with no specified local income limit. Holders have the right to live and work in Hungary. This applies to the Guest Investor Residence Permit.
It is restricted to non-EU nationals, specifically third-country citizens. EU/EEA citizens are not eligible. No other nationality restrictions or exclusions are specified.
No minimum monthly income or savings in USD is specified in the structured data. Proof of financial self-sufficiency may be required as per general application processes, but exact amounts are not defined. Focus is primarily on the investment.
The visa leads to permanent residency in 5 years, but years to citizenship are not specified. After PR, standard naturalization rules would apply, potentially requiring additional residence and language proficiency not detailed here.
Applicants must not have Schengen Information System alerts, expulsions, or entry bans, and must not pose a threat to public order, security, or national health. The immigration authority consults law enforcement and national security services. No apostille, FBI background check, or medical exam is required.

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At a Glance

Renewable✓ Yes
Dependents✓ Allowed
Leads to PR✓ Yes (5yr)
Local Work✓ Permitted
Health InsuranceNot required
NationalityNon-EU nationals only
Admin Ease1.3/5

Last verified: May 13, 2026

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