Overview
Hungary’s guest investor framework is a residence route for qualifying third-country nationals whose investment is considered to be in the national economic interest. The official immigration authority currently lists a qualifying real-estate-fund share and a qualifying donation to an eligible higher-education institution.
Qualifying real-estate fund share
Acquire at least EUR250,000 in a qualifying fund registered by the Hungarian National Bank.
- The investment must meet the official fund requirements
- The share is generally held in a blocked securities account for at least five years
- Fund-manager and asset-composition rules must be verified
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Higher-education donation
Make a qualifying EUR1,000,000 donation for education, scientific research or artistic creation.
- The institution must meet the statutory public-trust requirements
- The donation is not a recoverable investment
- Evidence of lawful funds and completion is required
Eligibility considerations
General factors that typically apply to this route:
- Applicant is a qualifying third-country national
- Guest-investor visa or lawful visa-free entry rules are satisfied
- The declared investment is completed within the applicable deadline
- Accommodation and onward-travel requirements are documented
- Source of funds and public-order requirements are satisfied
- In-person biometrics are completed
Typical process
Stage 1
Confirm whether a guest-investor visa is required before travel
Stage 2
Declare the intended qualifying investment
Stage 3
Enter Hungary lawfully under the applicable route
Stage 4
Complete the investment and submit the residence application through the authorized channel
Stage 5
Attend in person for fingerprints, photograph and finalization
A general outline. Actual timing and requirements depend on current official rules and your specific file.
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