Hungary Golden Visa Program

Discover Hungary's Golden Visa Program

• Live in Hungary with a 10+10 year residence permit.
• Invest EUR 500,000 in a booming property market.
• Invest for just 5 years or keep your options open for the extension.
• Travel visa-free across the Schengen zone.
• Start or lead a business in Hungary.
• Secure residence permits for your family too.

Hungary Investor Visa Requirements 

Who is eligible for guest investor visa?

A guest investor visa is available to third-country nationals who plan to invest at least EUR 500,000 in a residential real estate in Hungary.

Do I need a guest investor visa if I can legally enter Hungary without one?

No. If you can already enter and invest in Hungary legally, you may only need to apply for the guest investor residency permit.

What are the conditions?

• You must declare that you will complete the investment within 3 months of receiving the visa.
• You need to provide a certification from a bank, either foreign or Hungarian, proving you have enough funds to cover the investment.
• You must offer clear and credible proof of where your money comes from, such as an official document or a certified statement showing the source of your taxable income or assets.
• When you acquire the property, the Hungarian State will place a five-year restriction on selling or encumbering the property.

According to current regulations, you need to purchase a single property worth €500,000 to qualify. While this requirement could change in the future, for now, a portfolio comprising multiple properties does not meet the visa criteria.

Where can you submit the visa application?

You can apply for a guest investor visa in person at a Hungarian consulate in your home country or the country where you usually live.

If there is no Hungarian consulate in your home country or the country where you usually live, you can apply in another country where you are legally staying. However, in this case, you’ll need to provide documents explaining why you're applying in that third country instead of your home country.

What is the government processing fee for this procedure?

The fee is 110 EUR, payable by card or bank transfer.

How long is your visa valid?

Guest investors can receive a visa valid for up to 6 months. To qualify for a residence permit, you must complete your investment within 3 months of obtaining the visa.

Once the residence permit is issued, the visa is no longer valid.

Hungarian Golden Visa followed by Residence Permit for Guest Investors

Who is eligible for a residence permit as a guest investor?

Non-EU citizens who own a residential property in Hungary valued at least EUR 500,000 are eligible for a guest investor residence permit. The property must be registered in Hungary’s Land Registry and free of any liens, claims, or encumbrances.

What are the conditions?

• You can apply for the permit after entering Hungary and meeting the investment requirement.
• The application must be submitted within 93 days of your first entry into Hungary.
• You cannot sell or place any encumbrances on the property for five years from the date of the sales contract.
• The property can only be owned by you or jointly with one or more family member (who also applied for a guest investor residence permit).

Where can you submit the residence permit application?

You can submit your application only within Hungary, in person or using the Enter Hungary platform.

To apply, you must be legally staying in Hungary, either with a guest investor visa or, if eligible, on a visa-free basis.

What is the government processing fee for this procedure?

The fee for a residence permit application submitted within Hungary through the Enter Hungary system is HUF 24,000 (approximately EUR 61).

How long is your residence permit valid?

The guest investor residence permit is valid for up to ten years and can be extended for another ten years for the same purpose.

How Can We Help You As A Guest Investor?

Our team has extensive experience in handling real estate transactions and visa-related legal matters, particularly for clients from China, South Africa, and Russia.

Our comprehensive Hungarian Golden Visa package offers the following services for 1 guest investor and up to 5 family members!

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