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Relaunched in 2024, the Guest Investor Residence Permit grants long-term residence — up to ten years, renewable — for a qualifying investment in Hungary. The remaining options are units in an approved real-estate fund or a donation to a Hungarian higher-education institution.
Hungary relaunched its investor route in 2024 as the Guest Investor Residence Permit, which can grant residence for up to ten years and is renewable. The currently available options are an investment in units of an approved real-estate fund, or a donation to a Hungarian public-trust higher-education institution. The earlier option of buying property directly was withdrawn from 2025, so it is no longer a route.
In practice, applicants typically enter on a guest investor visa and must apply for the residence permit within 30 days of first entry. You will need documentary proof of the investment or donation (or proof of means and intent), an accommodation address in Hungary, and no grounds for exclusion.
Because the qualifying amounts and conditions are set by decree and can change, confirm the current figures on the official portal before committing funds. ACME can walk you through which qualifying option suits your goals and help you keep the 30-day application window on track.
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Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, confirm details with official sources.