Hungary Golden Visa Program

Hungary is an EU Member State within the Schengen Area. Visa holders have the right to live, work, and study in Hungary, and the right to travel within the Schengen Area visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day rolling period.

Yes. The legally married spouse, minor children, and dependent parents may also apply for residence permits.

The residence permit is issued for 10 years. There is a 5-year holding period during which the investor must maintain the investment. The same or a similar investment must remain in place at the time of renewal. After the initial 10 years, the residence permit can be renewed for another 10 years if the investment remains in place.

No, there is no language requirement to apply for or renew the Hungary Golden Visa.

No, there are no physical residency requirements to apply for, maintain, or renew the Hungary Golden Visa.

Option 1 is EUR 250,000 worth of units in a qualifying investment fund that has at least 40% of its net asset value in Hungarian residential properties. Option 2 is a EUR 1,000,000 donation to a specific higher education or cultural institution for the purpose of supporting educational, scientific research, or artistic creation. Proof of health insurance with a minimum validity of 6 to 12 months is required at the time of applying or renewing.

Yes. A visit to Hungary is required at least once for the main applicant and dependents. The main applicant must visit after obtaining the Guest Investor Visa to open a securities account and make the investment. The main applicant and family members must also visit Hungary to attend the immigration authorities and apply for residency permits.

Yes. The investor is free to make additional investments or other acquisitions beyond the qualifying investment.

The program is a potential pathway to Hungarian permanent residence after 3 continuous years in Hungary, subject to conditions including less than 4 months outside Hungary each year and less than 270 days outside Hungary in aggregate over the past 3 years, a written cultural exam in Hungarian, long-term accommodation, adequate livelihood, health insurance, integration into Hungary's best interests, and no criminal record.

Hungarian citizenship may then be pursued after 8 additional continuous years following permanent residence, subject to no criminal record, means to live in Hungary, long-term accommodation, adequate livelihood, health insurance, not being a threat to public order or national security, and an exam in Hungarian language and knowledge of the Hungarian Constitution. These requirements are not included in the residency program itself.

Yes, Hungary allows dual citizenship.