Hungary Golden Visa

Hungary Golden Visa is a residency by investment program to attract Foreign Direct Investment from investors from non-EU and non-EEA regions. The two Golden Visa investment options are purchasing real estate funds or donation to government approved organization. Investors need to invest a minimum of €250,000 to qualify for Hungary Golden Visa program.

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Hungary Golden Visa Program

Hungary Golden Visa program is a pathway to residency in the heart of Europe. Non-EU and non-EEA citizens can invest in Hungary to get a 10-year residency permit. Family inclusion makes the residency by investment program an attractive option with an aim to access the entire Schengen region with travel freedom.

Investment

Minimum €250,000

Languages

Hungarian, English is widely spoken

Economy

Service sector, Agriculture, Real Estate

Currency

HUF (Hungarian Forint)

Hungary Golden Visa Investment Options

Hungary Golden Visa investment options include investment in the real estate funds or non-refundable contribution to an institution of higher learning.

Real Estate Funds

The most affordable option is to invest in real estate funds. The funds must be on the catalogue of qualified operators. There is a condition to real estate investment, i.e. the 40% share of the funds asset must be assigned for the residential real estate sector in Hungary. Real estate funds investment starts from €250,000.

Donation

The second option includes donation to an institution offering higher learning opportunities. The donation amount should be at least €10,00,000 towards a Public Trust Donation. The donation must be to an organization to support the scientific research or artistic activities. Dependent family members can be a part of Hungary residency application.

Hungary Residency Benefits

Hungary residency by investment benefits are far beyond just travel freedom to Schengen states. Apart from travel freedom, investors get a quality lifestyle and access to the best infrastructure in Europe. Hungary is well connected to the entire Europe with easy access by road, rail and air.

Visa Free Travel

Hungary Golden Visa opens borders for visa free travel to all 29 Schengen states. This travel mobility means you need not to book embassy appointments and wait for visa decisions. So visiting a country in the Schengen zone is no longer a nightmare.

Stay Requirement

Hungary GIP (Guest Investor Program) is free from any mandatory stay requirements, i.e. its upto you to stay for any specific time and live anywhere in the world without worrying about its impact on Hungary residency status.

10-Year Residency

Hungary Guest Investor Program grants a 10-year residency permit and is renewable. You need to retain your investment for renewal of residency permit. So, you can live in Hungary for any number of years you want and enjoy the perks of being a Hungary resident.

Leading to Hungary Citizenship

Hungary Golden Visa investment is not a typical CBI program but qualifies the investor to become a Hungary citizen after 8 years of tax residency in the country. All of your family members who apply with you can qualify for Hungary citizenship by meeting the criteria.

Hungary Golden Visa Requirements

Investors must meet the requirements to qualify for a Golden Visa. This includes meeting the investment criteria and other legal formalities. This includes:

Main applicant 18 or above
Meet the investment criteria
No critical health issues
No criminal record
Not from banned countries

Process to Get Hungary Golden Visa

Hungary Golden Visa process involves initial assessment of investors and family members, document preparation, application submission and approval of Guest Investor Visa.

Initial Assessment

The process for Golden Visa of Hungary starts with initial assessment at Saad Ahsan Residency and Citizenship. Our RBI advisor will assess your profile and help you prepare for documentations.

Application Processing

The Hungary authorities will process the Golden Visa application and will invite investors on a Guest Investor Visa to complete the process.

Application Submission and Payment

After preparation of documents, we will submit your Golden Visa application. Hungary visa application can take upto 90 days.

Residency Permit

Investor must complete the investment within 93 days of approval and will get a 10-year residency on completion of investment process.

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Hungary Golden Visa FAQs

Searching for answers to Hungary Golden Visa questions? Here are questions and answers to Hungary Golden Visa program:

Hungary Golden Visa investment requirement starts from €250,000 by investing in real estate funds. The amount excluded administration, government, and processing fees.

Hungary Golden Visa investors get a 10-year residency which is renewable for further 10 years.

Hungary golden visa investors qualify for Hungary citizenship by maintaining residence for 8 years.

Real estate investment funds are best to get Hungary residency by investment. This way, you not only invest in lucrative real estate sector of Hungary but also get 10-year Hungary residence.

Hungary Golden Visa investors can get Hungary permanent residency after 3 years of residence in the country. Those who reside in Hungary for three years can apply for National Residence Card of Hungary for indefinite long term residence.