Hungary Guest Investor Programme
Hungary HUN
Last verified 2024-09-01Official source
Hungary's Guest Investor Programme, launched in 2024, grants a 10-year renewable residency permit to non-EU nationals who make a qualifying investment of at least €250,000 in an approved Hungarian real estate fund. The programme provides immediate EU-based residency with Schengen access, no minimum stay requirement, and a pathway to permanent residency upon arrival, with Hungarian citizenship available after eight years of legal residency. Hungary's powerful EU passport and flat 15% income tax make it a compelling destination for global investors.
Program Details
- Category
- Investment
- Processing Time
- 3 months
- Application Fee
- $1,000
- Minimum Income
- N/A
- Minimum Investment
- $270,000
- Family Included
- Spouse and dependent children under 18 may be included at no additional investment requirement
- Path to PR
- Yes — 0 years
- Path to Citizenship
- Yes — 8 years
- Physical Presence
- No mandatory minimum stay requirement; permit must be renewed every 10 years
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Tax Impact
- Holders without habitual residence in Hungary are generally not considered Hungarian tax residents; those who establish a domicile or spend 183+ days per year become tax residents subject to Hungary's flat 15% personal income tax on worldwide income
- Renewal Cost
- $500
Key Requirements
- ✓Minimum investment of €250,000 in an approved Hungarian real estate investment fund
- ✓Alternatively, a €500,000 donation to a designated Hungarian higher education institution
- ✓Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
- ✓Clean criminal background check
- ✓Valid health insurance covering Hungary
- ✓Proof of lawful source of investment funds
- ✓Investment must be maintained for the duration of the residency permit
Nationality Restrictions
This program restricts applications from nationals of: EU/EEA and Swiss nationals are not eligible as they already enjoy free movement rights
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