HUNGARY GOLDEN VISA

• Fast processing and simple requirements - no mandatory residency rules
• Eligible family members can also receive a 10-year residence permit
• Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area (Hungary is centrally located in Europe)
• Easier access to visas and travel planning
• Lower cost of living compared to Western Europe
• Access to European financial services, the ability to unfreeze assets abroad, or open a new bank account
• High-quality higher education across the EU (often available on very favorable terms)
• A strong location for launching startups and new businesses
• Access to public healthcare services through the national system (many services are covered)
• One of the lowest corporate tax rates in the EU (9%). Personal income tax - 15%
• Opportunity to run business activities across the EU
• Option to work for Hungarian companies
• Hungary ranks among the top 15 countries for safety
• Affordable real estate

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Hungary is a developed European country with an easy-to-adapt culture and one of the safest places in the EU. It’s comfortable for raising kids, enjoying retirement, getting a degree, or working remotely.

The Guest Investor Program (GIP), also known as the Hungary Golden Visa, has been in effect since 1 July 2024. The program grants a residence permit in exchange for an investment. It’s a strong option for those who prefer more stable assets with a potential return of the invested funds and the ability to earn passive income.

You can live in Hungary full-time, visit occasionally, or stay abroad for extended periods. The GIP program has no strict residency requirements - applicants are not required to know the language or live in the country for most of the year to keep their status.

• Due diligence / background check (pre-check, 1 day)
• Application intake and contract signing
• Preparing the document package (3 - 7 days)
• Choosing a fund and signing an investment undertaking (investment to be completed within 3 months)
• Applying for a Hungarian D visa at the embassy/consulate in the applicant’s country of residence, or in Budapest if the applicant’s citizenship allows visa-free entry to the EU
• Comprehensive government checks and personal data verification
• Receiving the national D visa

• Investing in the selected Hungarian fund; registering the transaction and submitting the required documents
• The applicant travels to Hungary and applies for a residence permit
• Receiving the Hungarian residence permit