Hungary
Country Profile
- Capital: Budapest
- Population: Approximately 9.7 million (2025 estimate)
- Area: 93,030 km²
- Major Language: Hungarian
- Major Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
- Life Expectancy: Approximately 76 years (men), 82 years (women)
- Currency: Hungarian Forint (HUF)
- Exchange Rate from USD (as of May 2025): 1 USD ≈ 350 HUF
Benefits of Hungarian Residency
- Schengen Area Access: Visa-free travel within the Schengen Zone.
- Long-Term Residency: Initial residence permit valid for 10 years, renewable for an additional 10 years.
- Family Inclusion: Include spouse, dependent children under 18, and dependent parents in the application.
- No Minimum Stay Requirement: No mandatory physical presence required to maintain residency status.
- Path to Citizenship: Eligible to apply for Hungarian citizenship after 8 years of continuous residency, subject to language proficiency and integration requirements.
- Favorable Tax Regime: Enjoy a flat personal income tax rate of 15% and a corporate tax rate of 9%, among the lowest in the EU.
- High Quality of Life: Benefit from Hungary's excellent healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
Investment Options
Investment Option
Minimum Contribution
Description
Real Estate Fund Investment
€250,000
Purchase units in a real estate fund registered with the Hungarian National Bank. At least 40% of the fund’s assets must be allocated to Hungarian residential real estate. The investment must be maintained for a minimum of 5 years.
Residential Property Purchase
€500,000
Direct purchase of residential property in Hungary. The property must be free of encumbrances and held for at least 5 years.
Donation to Educational Institution
€1,000,000
Non-refundable donation to a higher education institution maintained by a public interest trust foundation, supporting educational, scientific research, or artistic activities.
Note: Applicants must also provide proof of legal income, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Additional administrative fees may apply.
Investment Options
Investment Option
Real Estate Fund Investment
Minimum Contribution
€250,000
Description
Purchase units in a real estate fund registered with the Hungarian National Bank. At least 40% of the fund’s assets must be allocated to Hungarian residential real estate. The investment must be maintained for a minimum of 5 years.
Investment Option
Residential Property Purchase
Minimum Contribution
€500,000
Description
Direct purchase of residential property in Hungary. The property must be free of encumbrances and held for at least 5 years.
Investment Option
Donation to Educational Institution
Minimum Contribution
€1,000,000
Description
Non-refundable donation to a higher education institution maintained by a public interest trust foundation, supporting educational, scientific research, or artistic activities.
Note: Applicants must also provide proof of legal income, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Additional administrative fees may apply.
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