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1 program for Hungary. Explore the options and get an expert assessment.
Relaunched in 2024, Hungary's investor route grants a long-term (up to 10 years, renewable) residence permit to non-EU nationals who make a qualifying investment in the national economic interest. The remaining options are units in an approved real-estate fund or a donation to a Hungarian higher-education institution; the earlier direct property-purchase option was withdrawn from 2025.
You must report any change relating to your investment within five days during the validity of the permit, and maintain your legal status throughout the process.
Yes. Family members can apply for family reunification linked to your Guest Investor status, and such family permits can be issued for up to ten years to match the longer investor validity.
There are two main routes: investing at least EUR 250,000 in shares of a Hungarian National Bank-registered real estate fund, or donating at least EUR 1,000,000 to a Hungarian public higher education institution.
If you qualify through real estate investment fund shares, you must hold them for at least five years, and you must still hold the investment to extend the permit on that basis.
Yes. Guest Investor permit holders are entitled to work in Hungary without restriction, including as an employee, a self-employed person, or a company executive.
The permit is valid for up to ten years and may be extended for up to another ten years for the same purpose, subject to the relevant conditions still being met.
It is issued for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years, can be renewed for up to two more, and never exceeds your passport's validity.
Student status allows limited part-time work during studies, but it does not lead to permanent residence on its own and does not allow sponsoring family. To stay on, most graduates move to a work route such as the EU Blue Card once they have a qualifying job offer.
Take the assessment or ask Acey, our immigration assistant.
Investment — Hungary