European Union · Guest Investor Programme

Hungary Residency by Investment

Plan your Hungary residency by investment application with BFG Global Mobility. We help you assess eligibility, prepare documents, and coordinate the application process with Hungarian immigration counsel. Before you commit capital, we explain the requirements and help you understand the costs and responsibilities involved.

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Family & Mobility

A Hungarian Residence Option for Your Family

If you’re comparing residency by investment programmes, Hungary may offer a European base without full-time relocation. It provides Hungarian residence and work rights, while eligible relatives can apply through family reunification.

A valid Hungarian residence permit also allows short visits to other Schengen countries, generally up to 90 days in any 180-day period under the Schengen travel rules. It does not give you an unrestricted right to live or work elsewhere in the EU.

Discuss Your Family’s Options

Programme feature

Key requirement or benefit

Starting investment

€250,000 in a qualifying real estate fund

Alternative route

€1 million donation to an eligible higher education institution

Permit duration

Up to 10 years, with a possible extension of up to 10 more

Fund commitment

Qualifying units blocked for at least five years

Family applications

Separate permits for eligible family members

Time in Hungary

No statutory minimum stay for this permit; application visits are required

Investment Routes

Choose a Qualifying Hungary Investment Route

From €250,000

Qualifying Real Estate Fund Investment

This route requires at least €250,000 in units in an eligible real estate fund registered with the Hungarian National Bank. The fund manager must meet the programme’s qualification requirements, and at least 40% of the fund’s net asset value must be invested in residential real estate in Hungary.

The qualifying units must be held in a blocked securities subaccount for at least five years. Fund fees, investment strategy and exit conditions need separate review. Regulatory registration does not guarantee performance: your capital is at risk, and returns are not assured.

BFG Global Mobility helps you coordinate the immigration checks and supporting paperwork. Review the investment itself with an appropriately qualified financial adviser before subscribing, using the official guest investor requirements as the starting point for programme eligibility.

From €1,000,000

Higher Education Donation

The donation route requires at least €1 million to a qualifying higher education institution maintained by a public trust with a public-service mission. It must support permitted educational, scientific research or artistic activities. This is a donation, not a recoverable investment; the recipient and purpose must satisfy the rules.

Buying residential property directly does not qualify for Hungary’s programme. To compare Hungary with other residence routes, explore our Portugal residency by investment and Greece Golden Visa services during your consultation.

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Eligibility

Check Your Eligibility Before Committing Funds

The programme is designed for eligible third-country nationals rather than people exercising EU free-movement rights. Nationality, immigration history, family circumstances and applicable sanctions all matter. A UAE residence visa does not, by itself, establish eligibility.

Our initial assessment identifies issues that need clarification before you pay for an investment or prepare a full application. Your document list will be tailored to your circumstances and the requirements of the relevant authority.

We help you organise genuine supporting records and identify inconsistencies. Banking and immigration checks remain independent, and authorities may request additional evidence. Our privacy policy explains how we handle your information.

Check Your Eligibility

Typical supporting records

A valid passport and evidence of your current residence status.
Evidence that the investment funds are available and lawfully obtained.
Details of your accommodation in Hungary.
Marriage, birth or other relationship records for family applications.
Investment declarations or certificates appropriate to your application stage.
Health cover, translations and document authentication where required.

Advisory Support

Application Support from BFG Global Mobility

You should know who is handling your application and what you are paying for. Our role is to organise the process around your circumstances, coordinate with local counsel and help you understand the next step.

We discuss your nationality, family plans, available investment funds and preferred timing before recommending an application approach. Where a legal, investment or tax question needs specialist advice, it should be addressed by an appropriately qualified professional.

Our support covers document preparation, organising source-of-funds evidence, family application planning and coordination of the visa and residence stages. We also explain the scope of the engagement and separate advisory charges from government, legal and investment-related costs.

Before you proceed, we clarify which tasks are included in your engagement, which require local counsel and which depend on an investment provider. This matters when banking checks, family documents and travel arrangements need coordinating. Your application plan should identify outstanding information, responsible parties and the next decisions.

You remain responsible for providing accurate information and choosing an investment you understand. We do not promise an approval outcome, investment return or automatic entitlement to a Hungarian passport.

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Process

Your Application Process

Assess Your Profile and Agree the Scope

Start with a consultation covering your objectives and circumstances. We identify the likely route, outstanding questions and expected costs, then explain the agreed services before the application work proceeds.

Prepare Documents and Confirm the Entry Route

We help organise your evidence and coordinate requirements with Hungarian counsel. Applicants who need a Guest Investor Visa normally apply through the appropriate Hungarian consulate. Eligible visa-exempt applicants may instead use the lawful visa-free entry route; the visa is not mandatory for everyone.

Travel to Hungary and File Your Application

The residence application is submitted in Hungary, generally within 30 days of your first lawful entry under the relevant route. Personal attendance is required for identity and biometric formalities, even where a representative submits the application electronically.

Provide Investment Evidence and Await the Decision

Visa holders must provide investment proof within the visa’s validity. For the relevant visa-exempt applicants, the deadline is six months from first lawful entry. These are separate deadlines: confirm your dates before travelling, and do not postpone the residence filing until the investment deadline. See the current legal requirements.

The authorities assess the application and may request further documents. Once a decision is issued, we help you understand the remaining formalities and any obligations relevant to maintaining your permit.

Plan Your Hungary Application

Costs & Timing

Understand the Full Cost and Likely Timing

The €250,000 fund threshold is not an all-inclusive package price. Your budget may also need to cover fund and account charges, government fees, legal representation, advisory services, translations, insurance and travel. Family applications can add costs.

Request a written breakdown before proceeding. It should show which amounts are estimates, when payments are due and what refund or cancellation terms apply. A refused application does not automatically make an investment refundable.

The published residence-permit administration period is 21 days, but this is not an end-to-end completion promise. Time awaiting investment evidence or missing documents can be excluded. Preparation, consular appointments, banking checks and card delivery also affect the overall schedule.

Discuss Your Costs and Application Plan

Long-Term Planning

Plan Beyond the First Residence Permit

Family members need their own applications and must meet the relevant family-reunification requirements. Discuss your spouse, children and any other dependants at the outset so that documents and timing can be assessed individually.

Renewal is not automatic. Fund-route applicants must hold a qualifying investment when applying for renewal; completing the initial five-year holding period should not be treated as permission to exit while assuming a later extension is assured. For the donation route, a further donation is not required for extension, although other conditions still apply.

Hungary residency by investment does not directly grant permanent residence or citizenship; additional conditions apply. If a second passport is your priority, ask about citizenship by investment programmes elsewhere. Tax status depends on your circumstances, so seek independent advice before relocating or changing how you manage your affairs.

Discuss Your Residency Goals

FAQ

Questions Before You Apply

Can I apply while living in the UAE?

Potentially, yes. Eligibility depends on your nationality and circumstances, not simply UAE residence. BFG Global Mobility can assess the appropriate investor route and consular arrangements. This service concerns investment residence, not short-stay tourist visa applications.

Do I have to move to Hungary full-time?

No statutory minimum stay applies to this permit or its extension, according to the immigration authority’s guidance. However, personal attendance is required for application formalities, and permanent residence and tax status follow separate rules.

Does a property purchase qualify?

No. The current options are a qualifying real estate fund investment or the specified higher education donation. An apartment or house purchased directly in your name does not replace the qualifying investment.

Is approval guaranteed after I invest?

No. Meeting the investment threshold is only part of the application. Authorities assess the full case, including eligibility and supporting evidence. Review investment terms and potential refusal consequences before transferring funds.

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Private Consultation

Request Your Hungary Residency Assessment

Speak with BFG Global Mobility about your nationality, family requirements, investment budget and intended timeline. We will help you assess whether the Hungary Guest Investor Programme fits your plans and identify the documents and decisions needed to move forward.

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