Hungary’s Golden Visa program offers foreign nationals the opportunity to obtain a residence permit through three investment options:

Purchase of a property worth €500,000 (valid as of January 1, 2025).
Invest in a real estate fund unit with a minimum investment of €250,000.
Donate a minimum of €1,000,000 to a Hungarian higher education institution.
Under this program, investors can apply for a “guest investor residence permit” valid for 10 years with no minimum stay. This means that you can renew your permit as long as the investment lasts, even if you do not spend any time in Hungary during this period.

The Golden Visa Programs also allow for family reunification, which allows you to bring your spouse and children under the age of 18 to Hungary. Children over the age of 18 can also be included if they can prove their financial dependency, are single and are continuing their education. In addition, parents aged 65 and over can be included without having to prove financial dependency. Adding additional dependents will incur additional fees.

The main advantages of the Hungarian Golden Visa programs are:

A fast and effective route to European residence,
A lifetime residence that can be renewed every 10 years,
Visa-free travel within the EU Schengen area,
No minimum stay or tax liability for foreigners,
Applicants also have the right to reside in Hungary.