Informations
Step-by-step procedure for obtaining Hungarian residency:
Sign the service agreement
Choose your investment
Apply for guest investor visa
Travel to Hungary and fullfill the investment condition
Comprehensive due diligence screening
Submit your application and await approval
Receive approval and complete biometrics appointment in Hungary.
Receive your Hungarian ID card
Complete your Golden visa within 90 days
Documents required for a Hungary residence permit by investment
Passport valid for at least 1 year.
Completed application form for a residence permit.
Two 3×4 cm photos taken less than a month ago.
Health insurance documentation.
Proof of legitimate income.
A statement confirming the applicant’s intention to fullfill the investment condition.
Proof of investment.
Bank statement indicating cash balance.
CV for every family member over 18.
Marriage certificate, if applicable.
Birth certificates, if applicable.
FAQ
-
Yes. One is eligible for permanent residency after living in Hungary for at least 3 years with residence permit.
-
Eligibility for the Hungary Golden Visa Program is open to non-EU nationals who can make the required financial investment. Applicants must pass background checks, demonstrate sufficient financial resources, and meet other criteria set by Hungarian authorities.
-
There is no minimum stay requirement connected to the Hungarian Golden Visa Program. You will have to come to Hungary at least once to realize the investment, but apart from that, you decide how much time you want to spend in Hungary.
-
A residence permit in Hungary obtained by investment is issued for 10 years. It is possible to extend it once for an additional 10 years.
-
The entire process typically takes at least 6 months. The exact timeline will be disclosed later as the program has not yet launched.
-
Yes, with a Hungarian residence permit obtained through investment, you can travel to the EU, Schengen Zone, and other European countries without needing visas. In total, this includes 38 countries. The duration of stay in most countries is 90 days within every 180-day period.
-
Some benefits of the Hungary Golden Visa are: moving to Hungary and traveling within Europe visa-free, tax optimization, access to high-quality education and health care, opportunity to work and do business in Europe, resident status for 10 years, and citizenship in 11.