The Hungary Golden Visa, officially the residence permit for guest investors, offers eligible third-country nationals residency through either a €250,000 qualifying real-estate fund investment or a €1 million non-refundable donation to an eligible higher-education institution.
Real Estate Fund Route
Optional Donation Route
Schengen Countries Access
Residence Permit
Hungary’s residence permit for guest investors currently has two qualifying options. Investors can choose between a €250,000 qualifying real-estate fund investment and a €1 million non-refundable donation to an eligible higher-education institution. The appropriate option depends on your investment objectives, liquidity preferences, source of funds, and long-term residency plans.
Hungary’s residence permit for guest investors can provide a long-term residence option, family-reunification opportunities, and short-stay mobility within the Schengen Area. It should be considered as part of a wider European residency strategy rather than as an automatic route to permanent residence or citizenship.
Travel across the Schengen Area for business and leisure while maintaining a legal Hungarian residence permit.
Extend residency to eligible family members, including spouse and dependent children under applicable rules.
Benefit from a residence permit valid for up to 10 years, significantly longer than most European investment residency programmes.
Access Hungary’s main route through regulated real estate investment funds, offering a clear and structured entry point.
The investment structure does not require running a business or active involvement, making it suitable for passive investors.
The program is designed as a streamlined investment route with a straightforward application structure.
Hungary’s residence permit for guest investors is available to eligible third-country nationals who complete one of the qualifying options and meet the applicable documentation, financial, accommodation, health-cover, and immigration requirements.
Through approved real estate investment fund routes, with alternative options such as higher-value public interest contributions.
Citizens of countries outside the European Union, European Economic Area, and Switzerland are eligible to apply.
Applicants must provide official criminal record certificates and meet Hungarian immigration compliance requirements.
Applicants must demonstrate lawful source of capital and sufficient financial capacity for the selected investment route.
All applicants including family members should hold valid travel documents with adequate remaining validity.
Applicants and included family members are required to maintain valid health insurance coverage during the residence process.
The Hungary Golden Visa process requires careful planning across route selection, investment preparation, entry requirements, and residence-permit submission.
We assess your goals, investment preferences, family structure, and long-term plans to recommend the most suitable residency pathway.
Background verification, source-of-funds review, compliance checks, and confirmation of eligibility under Hungary’s programme.
Subscription into an approved real estate investment fund or selection of an alternative qualifying route under programme rules.
We prepare your complete application, coordinate supporting documents, submit everything to the Hungarian authorities, and monitor progress.
Receive your Hungarian residence permit with ongoing renewal guidance, compliance support, and long-term planning assistance.
Complete the form to begin your private consultation with a Capitals28 Hungary residency specialist and explore the most suitable investment route for your goals.
Hungary residency by investment allows visa-free access to 29 Schengen Zone countries. The lack of restrictions offers complete freedom to arrange trips across Europe without prior planning so you can explore what the rest of Europe has to offer at the drop of a hat.
