Hungary•EuropeGolden Visa (Guest Investor Residence Permit)
At a Glance
Processing Time
21-30 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
10 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residency by investment program. Invest EUR 250,000 in real estate fund or donate EUR 1,000,000 to higher education. 10-year residence permit with no minimum stay requirement.
The Hungary Golden Visa (Guest Investor Residency Program) is a residency by investment program offering a 10-year renewable residence permit. Investors can choose between investing EUR 250,000 in a Hungarian real estate fund or making a EUR 1,000,000 non-refundable donation to a higher education institution. The program requires a minimum 5-year investment holding period.
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Requirements
Financial
Investment Required
250,000 EUR
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With validity and blank pages
Proof of funds
Bank statements demonstrating EUR 250,000+ available
Investment documentation
Real estate fund prospectus or education donation agreement
Financial statements
Personal or business financial records
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence (last 5 years)
Health insurance
Valid in Hungary
Accommodation information
Planned residence details
OptionalFamily documentation
Spouse/children birth/marriage certificates if including dependents
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Advantages
- Long validity period (10 years)
- No minimum stay requirement
- Can include family members (spouse, children up to 25)
- Renewable indefinitely
- Access to Hungarian economy and EU market
- EU residency status
- No language requirements
Considerations
- High investment requirement (EUR 250,000-1,000,000)
- Does not lead to citizenship
- 5-year minimum investment holding period
- Does not provide automatic work rights
- Investment tied up for 5+ years
- Non-EU pathway only (no pathway for EU citizens)
Application Process
Choose investment option
Select EUR 250,000 real estate fund or EUR 1,000,000 education donation
Arrange investment
Identify and prepare investment or donation
Gather documentation
Prepare financial documents, proof of funds, identification
Apply at embassy
Submit Golden Visa application with investment documentation
Complete investment
Execute investment transaction or donation transfer
Await approval
Application processed by immigration authorities
Receive residence permit
Obtain 10-year Golden Visa residence permit card
Maintain investment
Keep investment for minimum 5-year holding period
Application Forms
Golden Visa Application
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