EU Golden Visa · Hungarian Guest Investor Program

🇭🇺 A Decade of
European Freedom

The most flexible, longest-duration, and cost-effective Golden Visa in the European Union. 10 years of Schengen mobility — no relocation required. Bespoke legal guidance by MigratioLex.

10yr
Longest permit in EU
€250k
From investment
29
Schengen countries
0
Days min. stay required
⚖️ Expert Immigration Lawyers
🏦 Exclusive Gránit Asset Management Partner
🤝 End-to-End Legal Protection
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The New Era of European Residency

Why Hungary is
the smart choice in 2026

Spain, Portugal, and Greece were once the gold standard. With rising prices and increasing restrictions across the Mediterranean, Hungary has stepped forward with a game-changing proposition.

If you need a "Plan B" that doesn't force you to change your tax residency or spend 183 days a year abroad, the Hungarian Golden Visa is the most logical and efficient path available today.

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🛡️ 10-Year Security Net

While other EU programmes grant 2 or 3-year permits, Hungary provides a full decade of legal certainty from day one — renewable for another 10 years.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Included

Your spouse and minor children are included in the same application. The whole family gains the right to live and study anywhere in the EU.

🌍 Zero Residency Pressure

You are not required to live in Hungary. Keep your global lifestyle and your tax residency, with a European "green card" in your pocket.

📜 Robust Legal Framework

The programme is backed by legislation updated in 2024, focused on economic growth through fully transparent and regulated investment.

The Guest Investor Advantage

Unrivalled benefits,
unmatched duration.

The Guest Investor Residence Permit is in a class of its own among all current EU Golden Visa options.

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Unrivalled Duration

A 10-year permit renewable for another 10 years — offering a 20-year horizon of stability that no other EU Golden Visa programme comes close to matching.

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Schengen Freedom

Travel visa-free through 29 European countries for business or leisure, with a single document. No border checks, no queues, no visa applications.

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Zero Relocation Burden

Unlike Portugal's D7 or Spain's residency requirements, Hungary imposes no minimum stay. Your lifestyle and tax residency remain entirely unchanged.

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Path to EU Citizenship

After 8 years of residency and meeting integration requirements, you may apply for Hungarian citizenship — one of the world's strongest passports with visa-free access to 186 countries.

Investment Pathways

Choose your route
to European residency.

Two available pathways — one clear front-runner. Both grant the same 10-year residence permit with identical rights.

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Charitable Contribution · Non-Refundable

Public Trust Donation

€1,000,000
  • Donation to a government-designated public trust
  • Grants the same 10-year residence permit
  • No holding period or asset management required
  • Capital is not recovered — non-refundable
  • Suited to specific philanthropic strategies
  • Full legal support throughout application
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4× the investment with no financial return — the €250k fund route is significantly more advantageous for most applicants.

Institutional Partner

Your investment,
expertly managed.

MigratioLex works directly with Gránit Asset Management, the 3rd largest real estate fund manager in Hungary — a regulated institution backed by Gránit Bank since 2009.

€1.4B
Assets under management
2009
Founded · 15+ year track record
~5%
Stable annual returns
3rd
Largest RE fund in Hungary
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Regulated by the Central Bank of Hungary (MNB)
Every certificate is government-recognised and legally valid for your visa application from day one.
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Professionally Managed Portfolio
Experts manage your capital across prime Hungarian commercial and residential projects — no landlord headaches.
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Liquid Exit After 5 Years
Once the mandatory holding period ends, you can freely redeem your fund units. Your 10-year residency remains fully valid.
Fast-Track Certification
Gránit issues the investment certificate promptly, enabling us to submit your residency application without delay.
EU Golden Visa Comparison 2026

How Hungary stacks up
against the competition.

The landscape of European residency-by-investment programmes has shifted. See why Hungary leads the field.

Programme 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇬🇷 Greece 🇦🇪 UAE
Permit Duration10 years2 years5 years10 years
Min. Investment€250,000€500,000€250,000AED 2M
Schengen Access✔ Yes✔ Yes✔ Yes✘ No
Min. Stay RequiredNone7 days/yearNone180 days/year
Path to Citizenship✔ 8 years✔ 5 years✔ 7 years✘ Very limited
Fund Investment Option✔ Yes✔ Yes✘ No✘ No
Family Included✔ Yes✔ Yes✔ Yes✔ Yes
How It Works

From consultation
to your EU residency card

We navigate the legal complexity so you don't have to. Four clear stages, full transparency, zero language barrier.

1

Initial Filing

We prepare your full documentation and apply for the 2-year Guest Investor Visa at your local Hungarian Consulate.

2

Entry to Hungary

Once the visa is granted, you travel to Hungary. We accompany you through every in-country formality.

3

The Investment

Within 93 days of entry, you complete the €250,000 transfer to the Gránit fund and receive your investment certificate.

4

Your 10-Year Card

We submit proof of investment to the immigration office. Residence cards for the whole family are typically issued within a few weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need
to know

Does this programme lead to Hungarian Citizenship?+
Yes. After holding residency for 8 years and meeting the integration requirements — including a basic language test — you may apply for Hungarian citizenship. A Hungarian passport grants visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 186 countries and is ranked among the strongest in the world.
What are the tax implications?+
Hungary has one of the most competitive tax regimes in Europe, with a flat 9% Corporate Tax rate. If you spend fewer than 183 days per year in the country, you generally remain a tax resident of your home country — making this an ideal "non-dom" strategy. We always recommend a tailored tax review before proceeding.
Can I sell my fund investment after 5 years?+
Absolutely. Once the mandatory 5-year holding period ends, you are free to redeem or sell your shares. Your 10-year residency permit remains fully valid, as conditions are assessed at the time of granting — not on an ongoing basis.
Do I need to speak Hungarian?+
No, not for the residency application. Our legal team handles all communication with Hungarian authorities. A basic language requirement only applies if you later wish to apply for citizenship — for which we also provide dedicated preparation support.
Can my family members work or study in Hungary?+
Yes. Dependent spouse and minor children included in the application receive the same residence permit, granting them the right to live, work, and study in Hungary — and to move freely throughout the Schengen Area.
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