Hungary
A long-validity Hungarian investor residence route through a qualifying real-estate fund interest or defined higher-education donation.
Why consider Hungary be on the shortlist?
A long-validity Hungarian investor residence route through a qualifying real-estate fund interest or defined higher-education donation.
Outcome
No direct citizenship. Permanent status or naturalisation requires satisfaction of separate Hungarian law.
Application channel
Guest-investor visa/entry and residence-permit procedures are handled through Hungary’s immigration authority and Enter Hungary system.
Current routes to examine first.
Qualifying real-estate fund
At least €250,000 in an eligible real-estate investment fund share; current rules include a five-year blocking/holding structure.
Higher-education donation
At least €1 million to a qualifying higher-education institution for defined educational, research or artistic purposes.
Family
Family-reunification rights may be available subject to Hungarian rules.
Residence / physical presence
The immigration authority’s current FAQ states there is no mandatory minimum stay requirement for holders of the guest-investor residence permit.
Points to consider
Before recommending any programme, screen citizenships held, residence history, source of wealth, source of funds, PEP/sanctions exposure, prior visa or immigration refusals, criminal/regulatory issues and family eligibility.
Due-diligence processOfficial programme source
Hungary National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing
Official programme requirements are confirmed against the relevant government source for each engagement.
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