Hungary — Guest Investor Visa
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🇭🇺 Hungary · Full Brief

Guest Investor Visa

Ten-year EU residency through a regulated real estate fund.

Minimum

$275,000

Type

Fund

Key benefit

10-year residency, tax efficient

Family

Spouse + minor children

01

Legal Requirements

Invest in an approved Hungarian real estate fund to receive a 10-year renewable residency permit with Schengen access and favorable tax treatment.

  • Investment held in a MNB-approved Hungarian real estate fund for minimum 5 years.
  • Proof of legal source of funds and clean criminal record.
  • Comprehensive health insurance valid in Hungary.
  • Registered Hungarian residential address.
02

Timeline Estimates

  1. 1

    Fund selection & KYC

    3–6 weeks

    Choose approved fund manager and complete due diligence.

  2. 2

    Subscription & wire

    2–4 weeks

    Purchase €250,000 in fund units held in custody.

  3. 3

    Guest Investor application

    21–30 business days

    Consular issuance of entry visa.

  4. 4

    Residence card

    ~90 days after arrival

    10-year card issued after biometrics in Hungary.

03

Tax Implications

  • 15% flat personal income tax — one of the EU's lowest.
  • 9% corporate tax rate — lowest in the European Union.
  • No wealth or worldwide-income tax unless tax-resident.

Tax outcomes depend on individual residency status and evolving policy. Confirm treatment with a licensed advisor before making decisions.