Hungary
Hungary’s Guest Investor program offers long-term residence through qualifying fund shares or a qualifying donation.
Explore the programHungary - ResidencyProgram overview
Hungary’s Guest Investor program offers long-term residence through qualifying fund shares or a qualifying donation.
- Minimum investment
- €250,000
- Investment routes
- Eligible real estate fund shares · Qualifying €1 million educational or cultural donation
Review the official program criteria for current requirements and fees.
Check the official program detailsHungary - ResidencyLegal framework
Hungary’s Guest Investor route is available to eligible third-country nationals. The fund option requires shares in a qualifying fund and a five-year holding arrangement.
Hungary - ResidencyProgram benefits
Long-term residence
The guest investor permit can be issued for up to ten years.
Work and business
The immigration authority allows qualifying permit holders to pursue gainful activity under the route.
Hungary - ResidencyApplication process
Choose an eligible route
Confirm the fund manager or recipient institution meets the immigration authority’s criteria.
Document the investment
Collect the fund certificate and blocked-account evidence, or the recipient’s donation confirmation.
Apply for the permit
Follow the entry and residence application process that applies to your nationality.
Hungary - ResidencyEligibility requirements
Third-country nationality
The route is intended for nationals outside the applicable free-movement framework.
Investment evidence
Provide the specific certification for your investment or donation.
Required documents
Application documents
- Valid passport
- Fund certificate and blocked securities account evidence or donation certificate
- Other entry and residence documents required by the authority
Hungary - ResidencyFrequently asked questions
Does buying a home qualify under this route?
The official guest investor criteria list qualifying fund shares and a qualifying donation as investment options.