Investor / Golden Visa in Hungary

One documented route of this kind in Hungary, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.

Guest Investor Program (Golden Visa)

Long-term residence for investors via a registered real-estate fund investment or a higher-education donation.

Processing time: 21-day examination, 70-day cap (visa valid up to 6 months)
Validity: Residence permit up to 10 years, extendable by 10 years
Language requirement: None
Permanent residence: Can transition to National/EU Residence Card on general conditions

Investment of at least EUR 250,000 in an MNB-registered real-estate investment fund share (5-year mandatory holding), OR
Donation of at least EUR 1,000,000 to a public-trust higher-education institution
Proof of legal origin of funds
Hungarian accommodation proof

Application form (PDF/Word) required
Fund-manager/institution certificate of investment/donation OR declaration of planned investment + bank proof of funds required
Proof of legal origin of funds required
Valid passport required
One facial photograph required
Hungarian accommodation proof required

Administrative service fee per OIF Procedural Fees page (visa + residence permit); investment capital separate
Real-estate fund investment 250,000 EUR
Higher-education donation (alternative) 1,000,000 EUR

1

Apply for guest investor visa

Apply for the Guest Investor Visa at a Hungarian consulate in the country of nationality/habitual residence.
2

Receive visa

Receive a visa valid up to 6 months and enter Hungary.
3

Apply for residence permit

Within 30 days of first legal entry, apply for the Guest Investor Residence Permit at an NDGAP regional directorate or via Enter Hungary.
4

Complete investment

Submit proof of completed investment within the visa's validity.
5

Decision and reporting

21-day examination, 70-day cap; report any investment-data change within 5 days; extend at least 30 days before expiry.