Hungary Residence Permit by Investment - Hungary Golden Visa
What the Hungarian Investment Residency Offers
The Hungarian government has officially launched a mechanism for granting residency permits to foreign investors. The legal basis is provided by Sections 16 and 22 of the 2023 Act on the general rules for the entry and stay of foreigners. The main objective of this new regulation is to attract external capital and support the country’s economic development.
Programme participants may choose one of the government-approved investment methods: contribution to state-accredited investment funds primarily dealing with real estate operations; purchase of residential property (temporarily unavailable); or a charitable donation to state social initiatives.
Key conditions of the programme:
Investment options
Why It Is Beneficial: Key Advantages
Hungary is a full member of the European Union and the Schengen Area.
As a result, the programme provides the investor and their family with guaranteed European residency status, bringing numerous opportunities: asset protection, access to the European market, and social guarantees.
A resident has the right to work officially, start their own business, and enjoy the full range of state support.
Main benefits for holders of an investment residency permit:
- Visa-free movement within the Schengen Area.
- No minimum physical presence requirement in Hungary.
- A high level of social protection and legal stability.
- Confidentiality and security of personal and financial interests.
Timur Igamnazarov: Personal Guidance on the Golden Visa
My name is Timur Igamnazarov. I am the CEO and Co-Founder of the Hungarian consulting company IST Hungary, with our head office in Budapest. For over 16 years, I have been providing premium international services – from company registration in various jurisdictions to obtaining citizenship and residency through investment.
Within the Hungarian Golden Visa programme, I act not just as a consultant but as your personal expert. I accompany clients at every stage: from assessing their investment profile and selecting the appropriate financial instrument to liaising with accredited funds and the Hungarian migration authorities. My goal is to make the process as transparent, legally sound, and fast as possible.
To ensure transaction reliability, accredited Hungarian investment funds strongly recommend that investors engage professional migration consultants. Such specialists must have a proven track record of successfully approved applications under investment programmes, an impeccable business reputation, and a deep understanding of the law.
My team at IST Hungary and I personally fully meet these criteria. We are ready to be your reliable guide into the world of the Hungarian investment residency permit.
Applicant Requirements
The selection procedure includes a multi‑level due diligence check of each candidate. The main criteria are: sufficient capital, no unspent criminal record, an impeccable reputation, and documented proof of the legal origin of the invested funds.
Standard document set:
- International passport valid for at least 12 months from the date of application.
- Marriage and birth certificates for minor children (if applicable).
- Criminal record certificates for each applicant over 12 years of age.
- Bank statements confirming an amount at least equal to the chosen investment threshold.
- Legal documents explaining the origin of capital (sales contracts, gift deeds, dividends, or other lawful sources).
All documents must be translated into Hungarian by a certified translator. Notarised copies must be legalised with an Apostille stamp for use abroad.
The application is submitted for all family members at the same time. Citizens of visa‑exempt countries may apply directly at the Migration Department within Hungary.
Applicants from countries requiring a visa must go through the procedure at a Hungarian diplomatic mission in their country of citizenship or permanent residence.
Processing Times and Renewal Conditions
To maintain residency, investors must maintain their investments in the Hungarian economy for at least five years. If the investment is maintained for ten years, the state automatically extends the residence permit for the next ten-year period.
Investments are fixed for five years → you receive a residence permit for ten years.
Investments remain untouched for ten years → you receive a residence permit for twenty years.
Successful cases
Contact the Golden Visa Hungary Expert
If you are considering obtaining a Hungarian residency permit by investment, I invite you to a personal consultation. As an immigration expert and CEO of IST Hungary, I will provide you with up‑to‑date information on active funds, help you prepare your documents correctly, and guide you through all application stages with minimal time investment on your part.
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