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Guest Investor Programme (golden visa)
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Source check: all 1 official citation reconfirmed 11 July 2026
Hungary's investor residence route, live since 1 July 2024, granting a long-validity residence permit for a qualifying investment in the national economic interest.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing publishes timelines; confirm current processing via Enter Hungary.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - government procedure fees apply and the qualifying investment is set by law - confirm current options and amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- A long fixed validity, renewable, for the guest investor residence permit - confirm current validity on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
In short
As of 10 July 2026, the Guest Investor Programme (golden visa) for Hungary is an unsponsored Hungary immigration route. Sources: official Hungary government pages, reviewed 10 July 2026.
Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/hungary/guest-investor-golden-visa#answer
What is the Guest Investor Programme (golden visa) in Hungary?
Guest Investor Programme (golden visa) is an unsponsored Hungary route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - government procedure fees apply and the qualifying investment is set by law - confirm current options and amounts on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing publishes timelines; confirm current processing via Enter Hungary; typical duration is A long fixed validity, renewable, for the guest investor residence permit - confirm current validity on the official page. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Verified against National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) on 1 June 2026.
Overview
The Guest Investor Programme is Hungary's investor residence route, live from 1 July 2024. It grants a long-validity residence permit to third-country nationals whose entry and stay serve the national economic interest through a qualifying investment. The permit can be issued for a long fixed period and is renewable, and family members can generally be included. The qualifying investment options and thresholds are set by law and can change.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓A qualifying investment that serves the national economic interest, in one of the approved forms.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
- ✓The investment is evidenced to the Directorate-General in the form it requires.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
- ✓The applicant meets the general conditions of entry and stay and holds a valid passport.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
- ✓Any included family members meet the dependant conditions.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
Common blockers
- !An investment outside the approved options or below the qualifying level.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
- !Inability to evidence the investment or the lawful source of funds.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
- !Grounds for refusal under Hungarian aliens-policing rules.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passport and a recent photograph.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
- ·Documentation of the qualifying investment in an approved form.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
- ·Proof of the lawful source of funds where required.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
- ·Family-relationship documents where including dependants.National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm your planned investment matches a current approved option and qualifying level for the Guest Investor Programme.
Build the evidence pack
Document the investment and lawful source of funds, plus passport, photograph and any family documents.
Submit through the official channel
Apply via the Enter Hungary platform or the relevant Hungarian mission and pay the fees.
After approval
Maintain the qualifying investment, renew on time, and track eligibility for permanent residence.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Guest Investor Programme (golden visa) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Guest Investor Programme (golden visa).
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Frequently asked questions
What investment qualifies?+
The qualifying options and thresholds are set by Hungarian law and can change, so we do not quote them here. Confirm current options on the official OIF page.
Can my family be included?+
Family members can generally be included as dependants subject to conditions. Confirm who qualifies on the official OIF page.
Does Hungary's Guest Investor golden visa lead to permanent residence?+
It can. The Guest Investor route is settlement-capable, and applicants are advised to maintain the qualifying investment, renew on time and track eligibility for permanent residence. Confirm the conditions on the official OIF page.
Do I have to prove where my investment money came from for the Hungarian golden visa?+
Yes where required. Proof of the lawful source of funds is listed evidence, and an inability to evidence the lawful source of funds is a common blocker. Confirm the requirements on the official OIF page.
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We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.
Primary source: National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary)
Last checked: 1 June 2026