Hungarian residence permit for investment

To live in Europe with the right to live and work in the country, as well as access to medical and educational services

In November 2023, the Hungarian government decided to launch a new program aimed at attracting investors and providing them with the opportunity to obtain a residence permit in the country. The move comes in the context of efforts to attract foreign investment and stimulate economic growth in the region. The bill introduced into law opens up new prospects for potential investors from countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area.

The new program, called the “golden visa,” has become available to citizens of these countries. It provides investors with several investment options, including purchasing real estate, investing in local real estate funds, or donating funds to the university. The minimum required investment amounts are EUR 250,000.
Subject to compliance with all necessary requirements, a residence permit obtained under the “golden visa” program will be issued for a period of 10 years, with the possibility of a one-time extension for the same period.

Advantages

Investment environment

Hungary offers investors attractive investment conditions, including affordable tax rates, a flexible legal framework and government support for business development.

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Freedom of movement

Possession of a Hungarian residence permit provides the investor with freedom of movement throughout the Schengen countries and other EU countries without the need for visas.

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Low unemployment rate

Hungary is known for its stable economy and low unemployment rate, creating a favorable environment for business and investment.

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Access to medicine

Residence permit holders can take advantage of the high level of education and medical care in Hungary, and also have the opportunity to gain access to international institutions and clinics.

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150+ countries without visas with a Hungarian residence permit

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Who can get a residence permit in Hungary

Spouse)

The investor's partner is usually eligible for a residence permit along with the main applicant
Children under 18 years old

Minor children of an investor may also be eligible for a residence permit under the investment immigration program.
Parents

In some cases, some programs may allow the investor's parents to also obtain a residence permit, subject to their financial dependence on the investor and other criteria established in the program.
Other family members

The residence permit program may also extend to other members of the investor's family, such as siblings, provided they are financially dependent and meet other program requirements.

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Costs for the investor

Hungary provides potential investors with a wide range of investment options from which they can choose the one that best suits their needs and capabilities.

Minimum investment amounts start at €250,000, making this program accessible to a wide range of investors. At the same time, to fulfill the investment condition, the investor is given a period of 93 calendar days from the date of first entry into the country on a guest visa, which provides flexibility and a comfortable pace for making investments.

Purchase of real estate
From 500,000 €

Option 1

Purchasing residential real estate is an opportunity that opens up for many people in different countries. However, in order to make such a purchase, certain procedures must be followed. In particular, to purchase a residential property, you must obtain permission from the Land Committee.
This process can only be completed through a lawyer who will accompany the transaction, ensuring its legal security and compliance with the law.

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Purchase of shares of real estate investment funds
From €250,000

Option 2

To confirm the legitimacy of certificates related to real estate investments, they are required to be issued by Real Estate Investment Funds and obtain a license from the Central Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzeti Bank).

This process not only ensures the legality of the investment funds, but also ensures that they are safe and sound according to the laws of the country.

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Donation to a higher education institution
From €1,000,000

Option 3

The educational institution must be under the control of public interest asset management funds. The main purpose of the donation is to support education, scientific research or the development of artistic creativity.

This ensures transparency and efficient distribution of funds for the purpose of developing education and culture in society.

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Calculation of the cost of a residence permit in Hungary

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Calculation of the cost of a residence permit in Hungary

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Step-by-step procedure for obtaining a residence permit in Hungary

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Pre-check
1 day

The company "Ways to Europe" analyzes investor documents. This process is confidential and takes only one business day. Thanks to pre-verification, the risk of failure for our clients is reduced to 1%.

2

Preparation of documents
2-3 weeks

We prepare personal and financial documents necessary to participate in the program. Our lawyers fill out all government forms themselves and certify copies of documents. The investor only has to sign.

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Full Due Diligence
2-6 months

The completed package of documents is sent to the program department or other authorized government body. The applicant pays the Due Diligence fee and the due diligence process begins. All family members over 16 years of age undergo this process.

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Fulfillment of investment conditions
Up to 3 months

Once the program department or other decision-making body notifies Ways to Europe that the application has been approved, the investor fulfills the investment condition of the program: making a contribution to a government fund or purchasing real estate. A period of 90 days is provided for this.

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Receiving a passport
From 6 weeks

6 weeks after the investment condition is fulfilled, a passport and a certificate of naturalization are issued. They are sent by mail to the address specified by the investor.

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Licensed attorneys

All local partners have lawyer licenses and experience in immigration programs for at least 5 years, which allows them to quickly and professionally solve even the most complex problems.

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On the market since 2014

We know the industry very well: the details of the due diligence process for each citizenship and residence permit program by investment program, we have experience and “live cases” from clients.

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99% approval

We conduct pre-compliance testing on each of our clients to virtually eliminate the risk of failure. If we discover factors in their background that may result in their application being denied, we will offer a suitable alternative solution or refuse to continue with the application process after explaining the situation to the concerned client.

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