Economic Residency in Hungary (also known as the Golden Visa Program or Guest Investor Program) offers long-term residency to qualified investors who make substantial economic contributions to Hungary through real estate investments, bonds, or donations.
MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT
The Golden Visa Program in Hungary provides a pathway to long-term residency in Hungary for investors looking to base their investment activities in the country. This program is designed to attract foreign capital to contribute to Hungary's economic growth and development.
Overview
A fast-track to long-term residency for qualified investors in Hungary
Eligibility Requirements
Qualifying investment in real estate or public interest
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Months to citizenship
Length of Visa
10-year renewable residence permit
Months to Visa
2-3 months
Physical Presence Requirement
No minimum stay required
Availability
High
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
Submit application through the Hungarian Immigration and Asylum Office or authorized agents
Overview
Our experienced team will guide you through each stage of the application process, offering personalized assistance tailored to your needs.
We'll help you gather and organize the documents you need for applying.
Once your documents are ready, we'll let you know where and how to submit your application to the relevant authorities.
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Can Golden Visa holders apply for Hungarian citizenship?
DOCUMENTS
Passport+Biometrics
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Proof of current address (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.) may be required
Not applicable
Proof of Investment: Bank statements or other documents verifying the investment+Property purchase agreement or business investment documents+Proof of Funds: Documentation demonstrating the source of the investment funds (e.g., tax returns, bank statements).
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
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