Hungary Golden Visa Program 2025 – The Complete Guide
Hungarian Golden Visa program is an investment immigration programme with the lowest investment threshold of €250,000. Only invest after your application is approved. No risk during the application process. Consultation and processing fees are guaranteed to be refunded if your application is not approved.
Hungary Golden Visa Program
The Hungary Golden Visa program offers an extended residency period, granting an initial 10-year residence permit that is renewable once for equal periods, providing long-term stability for investors and their families. One of its key advantages is its flexible residency requirement, as there is no minimum stay required in Hungary to maintain the permit. The program also supports family reunification, allowing the main applicant to include their spouse, minor children, and economically dependent parents under a single application.
A route to an EU residency, allowing visa-free access to Schengen area with one of the lowest investment threshold of €250,000 with a pre-approved status before making the investment.
Hungary Golden Visa Features
- Part of EU
- Part of Schengen
- Residence Permit
- €250,000 investment in real estate funds
- No stay requirements
- Dependent – Spouse, children and parents
- Citizenship: Reside for 8 years.
- Permanent residence: Reside for 2 years and 3 months within an 3-year period
- Sale of the investment possible after 5 years without losing the 10-year residence permit（can’t renew residence permit, except if you invest again).
- Public healthcare and education
- Allow to start a business or to work.
Qualified Investments for Hungary Golden Visa in 2025
Real Estate Fund
Invest in a real estate fund in Hungary for 250,000 euros or more.
Currently, there are only 2 approved funds for investment.
Higher Education Donation
Minimum investment amount of €1,000,000, which must be directed toward institutions of higher education. A key advantage of this investment route is that it can expedite the processing of visa applications, offering a faster path to residency for eligible investors. This option is available for Russian citizens as well.
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Hungary Golden Visa Application Procedures
- Sign Contract Signature + Payment of 60% of the service fee
- Prepare personal documents for visa application
- Apply for guest investor visa, if needed
- Make investment or donation in Hungary after visa is issued.
- Apply for residence permits
- Attend biometric appointment in Hungary
- Issuance of residence permits
