New Hungarian golden visa program announced for investors

This program is expected to become active in 2024, exact date to be announced.

See the latest updates here.

What to expect from Europe’s latest golden visa program for investors?

Investors can choose from the following options:

• EUR 250,000:  purchase of bonds issued by a real estate fund registered by the Hungarian National Bank (MNB)
• EUR 500,000:  purchase of Hungarian residential real estate
• EUR 1 million: donation to a designated educational or cultural institution

Either type of investment will grant the investor and their family residency in Hungary for 10 years, with no minimum stay requirement.

What are the unique benefits of getting Hungarian residency through investment?

The guest investor residence permit may remain valid for up to 10 years, in contrast with other residency types where the permit is normally granted for 1, 2, or 3 years. As an additional bonus, family members who base their application on the same investment also receive residency for 10 years.

While extension of Hungarian residency normally requires that the applicant spends most of their time in Hungary, this condition does not apply to guest investors, they remain eligible for the extension of their residency as long as they maintain their investment.

The recently published proposal for investment residency will make Hungary an even more attractive destination for investors interested in EU residency and visa-free travel to the Schengen countries and many more.

How to get started?

Helpers Hungary is the most established immigration agency in Hungary, with nearly 20 years’ experience and a multilingual team of 25+. We can assist you in English, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, Turkish and many other languages. Contact us now to get ahead and be informed about new developments, or be among the first to apply!