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Residency routes

Lawful residence

Renewable residency that can lead, over time, to permanent residence and, in some jurisdictions, naturalisation.

Hungary Guest Investor Visa

Budget-conscious EU Schengen residency with zero presence. 9% corporate tax for business structuring. Alternative to Greek GV for investors accepting Orbán political risk.

Published requirement: $270k
Timeline: 3–5 months
Stay: Visit required for biometrics or interview

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Workbook dossier

Programme detail from the October 2026 data release

Last updated: October 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Minimum investment: $270k
Investment type: Fund / Donation
Timeline: 3–5 months
Physical presence: Visit required for biometrics or interview
Best for: Budget-conscious EU Schengen residency with zero presence. 9% corporate tax for business structuring. Alternative to Greek GV for investors accepting Orbán political risk.

Key benefits

Budget-conscious EU Schengen residency with zero presence. 9% corporate tax for business structuring. Alternative to Greek GV for investors accepting Orbán political risk.
EU Schengen residency at €270k investment
9% corporate tax planning
zero presence requirement
ESTA USA included
New program launched July 2024. Three investment routes: Real Estate Investment Fund (€250k), or educational institution donation (€1M). Zero presence requirement. EU Schengen + UK + ESTA. EU's lowest corporate tax at 9%. Political risk: Orbán government faces EU rule of law proceedings.

Limitations / notes

Reputation-sensitive investors
Programme under potential review by the Magyar government (in office since 2026); rules could change or the route could close
Naturalisation requires 8 years of continuous residence and B2 Hungarian
8-year citizenship horizon too long
citizenship in Hungarian is challenging
Hungary faces EU infringement proceedings for rule of law violations. Geopolitical alignment concerns. New program with limited track record. First year operational.

Passport strength

Mobility score

10/10

Visa-free

189 destinations

Tier

Elite (185+)

Schengen access; UK: Yes; USA: Visa-free (ESTA); 189 visa-free destinations

Data assurance

Country verification

Workbook: 1

Country profile

Workbook

Hungary

Country profile is represented from workbook-derived programme and mobility rows.

Checked 2026-06-10