Real Estate Investment Funds
This is the most affordable option that requires a minimum investment of €250,000 in a qualifying real estate investment fund in the Hungary.
Hungary Guest Investor Programme
A ten-year EU residency via a regulated real-estate fund subscription.
Golden Visa
Explore Your Eligibility for Hungary Golden Visa
Hungary Golden Visa, officially known as the Hungary Guest Investor Program, allows non-EU and non-EEA investors to get long-term residenc permit through qualifying investment routes. Minimum investment to qualify for this program starts from €250,000 in real estate fund route.
Book a consultation with SA Global Citizenship to understand the investment routes available, requirements of the program and overall cost before making any important decision.
- Official Language
- Hungarian, English
- Economy
- Services, Agriculture, and Real Estate
- Currency
- Hungarian Forint (HUF)
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Hungary Golden Visa Investment Options
Hungary Golden Visa offers two qualifying investment routes for non-EU and non-EEA investors exploring long-term residency in the Europe. Investors can qualify for Hungary Golden Visa through approved real estate funds or a contribution to higher education institutes.
Donation
Hungary offers a non-refundable contribution route of €1 million to a Public Trust Donation to support the research, education or artistic activities.
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Benefits of Hungary Golden Visa
Hungary residency by investment offers many benefits including; long term European residency, no mandatory stay requirement and travel flexibility to the Schengen area and a potential path to citizenship for international investors.
10 Year Residency Permit
Hungary Guest Investor Program offers a residency permit that can be valid for up to 10 years. Global investors can renew their permits after meeting the program requirements.
No Mandatory Stay Requirement
Investors do not need to live permanently in the Hungary to maintain their Golden Visa permit. This gives freedom to business owners and families to manage their lives and work in other countries.
Schengen Visa Free Travel
A residence permit in the Hungary allows short visits to other Schengen countries without applying for separate visas. This makes travel within Europe more convenient.
Pathway to Hungarian Citizenship
Investors may become eligible for Hungarian citizenship after meeting the required legal residence, language and naturalization conditions. And Golden Visa approval alone does not guarantee citizenship.
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Hungary Golden Visa Requirements
To qualify for the Hungary Golden Visa, the basic criteria include:
Applicant Eligibility
- At least 18 years of age for the main applicant
- Have a clean criminal record
- Not from the banned countries
- Meet the minimum investment requirement
- Pass the due diligence checks
- Must be in good health condition
- Provide legal proof of investment funds
Investment
- Minimum €250,000 in an approved real estate investment fund
- Contribution of €1,000,000 to an eligible higher education institution
- Provide legal proof of investment funds
Keeping the Permit
- Maintain the qualifying fund investment for at least five years
- No general minimum stay requirement for the investor permit
Step by step
Application Process for Hungary Golden Visa
The general application process for Hungary Golden Visa includes:
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Initial Eligibility Assessment
Your Golden Visa journey at SA Global Citizenship starts with our expert advisors reviewing your eligibility, source of funds and a suitable investment route for the program.
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Document Preparation
Our team helps you prepare the required documents, including a valid passport, financial statements, police clearance certificates, and legitimate proof of investment funds, among others.
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Application Submission
We then assist you in submitting your application through the official channels. The relevant government authorities review your application and conduct necessary background checks. Hungary visa application can take upto 90 days.
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Golden Visa Approval
After your application gets approved. We guide you through the final steps to get your Golden Visa permit. You and your qualified family members can then enjoy benefits of a renewable 10-year residency permit in Hungary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hungary guest investor program or Golden Visa allows eligible non-EU and non-EEA investors to get a long term residency. The minimum investment to qualify for the program starts from €250,000 in real estate. Hungary residence by investment permit can be valid for upto 10 years.
The main benefits of Hungary residency by investment program includes; a renewable 10-year residency permit, short stay travel across the Schengen area and family inclusion in the same application.
To get a residency in Hungary by investment, applicants must make a qualifying investment of at least €250,000, provide valid identification, financial records and meet due diligence checks. The country does not apply any general minimum stay requirement to maintain the permit.
Yes, international investors may become eligible for Hungarian citizenship after meeting the required residence period, language and naturalization requirements. However, Hungary permanent residency by investment is not automatic and does not guarantee a citizenship.
Yes. Hungary Golden Visa program allows you to include your spouse and children through family reunification. Each family member must meet the applicable eligibility and documentation requirements.
Why SA Global
SA Global Citizenship is a team of immigration advisors with over 20 years of experience, serving clients from South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the Caribbean and the USA.
- Personal guidance. One advisor matches the route to your family and budget, and tells you if another programme fits better.
- Full application support. Forms, notarisation, legalisation and every government query, handled for you.
- Transparent payments. Government and due diligence fees go directly to official accounts at set milestones. We never hold client investment funds.
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How to Get Hungary Golden Visa
Here is what you do next and what we do for you. Most clients go from first call to submitted application in two to four weeks.
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Book a consultation
At our Dubai, Lahore or Karachi office, or online. Bring a list of the family members you want to include.
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Get your eligibility result
A written route recommendation with an itemised cost, before any government fee is paid.
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We prepare your file
Your dedicated legal expert completes the forms and guides you through the documents only you can obtain.
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We submit for you
Your application goes to the government and we manage it through to approval and payment.
Ready to start your Hungary application?
Book a strategic consultation and get a clear, obligation-free plan for your family’s mobility.