Residency By Investment

Residency by Investment in Hungary

Enjoy full legal stay across EU Schengen Zone

Investment Options in Hungary

Hungary’s new Guest Investor Residency Program (GIRP) offers non-EU investors a residency pathway through legitimate economic contribution. The options are defined by Hungarian legislation and processed by the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing.

  • Real Estate Investment: Minimum €500,000 in residential property located in Hungary and must be held for 5 years.
  • Public Trust Contribution: €1 million contribution to a registered Hungarian strategic trust supporting higher education or innovation.
  • Qualified Fund Subscription: €250,000 in a state-approved Hungarian real estate or equity fund.

Note: Only one route is needed. Plus, all options must come from lawful capital, traceable through Hungarian banking channels.

Residency Benefits

  • Full legal stay across EU Schengen Zone with potential for EU citizenship
  • 10-year renewable residence permit for investor and family
  • Visa-free access to 27 Schengen countries
  • Local tax ID, social registration, and access to health system
  • Path to permanent residence and Hungarian passport
  • Hungarian citizenship recognized globally, no renunciation needed

Minimum Investment

Company Formation Track

From €50,000 with real activity in Hungary

Sector-Based Investment

€100,000+ for industries like IT, logistics, or specialized consulting

Business with Job Creation

Minimum €150,000 and at least one full-time Hungarian employee

Note: All companies must be registered at the Court of Registration, lease a real commercial address, and comply with the Immigration Office’s “active business” rules.

Case Timeline

Standard processing time is 4 to 6 months from company setup to first residence card, assuming clean documents and booked immigration slot.

The Process:

Breakdown of the Process

1. Initial Pre-Screen and Strategy Mapping

We check your eligibility and choose the best investment route based on your profile. This includes property, fund participation, or national business entry.

2. Capital Transfer and Investment Execution

We supervise your capital movement into Hungary through verified channels. Our team ensures every financial step meets government compliance to avoid delays or rejections.

3. Document Collection and Legalization

We help you collect, translate, notarize, and legalize all supporting documents. This includes background checks, birth certificates, bank letters, and property contracts. Magyar prepares your file to EU standards.

4. Application Submission via Consulate or In-Country

We submit your full file either at your local Hungarian consulate or from within Hungary, depending on your status. Magyar manages the submission, tracks the case, and handles embassy correspondence.

5. Biometric Appointment

Once your file is accepted, we secure your biometric appointment in Hungary or abroad. We book the slot, brief you on the process, and send a Magyar representative when needed.

6. Issuance of Residence Permit

Your permit is issued within weeks and not years. We collect it on your behalf or schedule your pick-up, and we brief you on every obligation tied to your new legal stay.

A Clean Legal Residency, Built the Hungarian Way

A West African investor committed €120,000 into a Hungarian services firm based in Budapest. We didn’t use shell companies or “fast-track” tricks. His funds were registered with NAV, backed by a real lease, and matched to an active business plan in a permitted sector. We handled court registration, translated every document for the Immigration Office, and opened a local bank account under his name. He made one visit to Budapest for biometrics. Residency was issued for him and his wife, valid for two years. We’ve since handled renewals, filings, and compliance to keep his permit valid. Every step followed Hungarian procedural law It was clean. It was real. It still stands. Yours can be as solid.

Legal Accuracy, Not Hype

We write applications that hold in immigration court. We don't give exaggerated promises, or shady shortcuts. Instead, we run your file like litigation.

On-Ground Hungarian Legal Team

Our Hungarian partners include licensed advocates and real estate fund managers. Your file stays onshore, not passed to ghost agents.

One Office Handles Setup, Investment, and Residency

Magyar handles property transactions, fund subscriptions, police registration, tax ID, and biometric scheduling in one coordinated chain.

Proven Track Record with Hungary’s Ministry Channels

We interface directly with Hungarian authorities through registered legal proxies.

Internal File Vetting With No Acceptance of Risky Cases

We reject unstable applications early. That keeps our approval ratio perfect and protects your capital from entering a system that could collapse under poor filings.

GCC and Africa-Based Investors Served Without Relocation

Our offices in Qatar, UAE, and Nigeria coordinate directly with Hungarian embassies. You don’t need to fly out to chase updates or meet vague agents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hungary allows dependent family members under the main applicant’s file. Children must be under 18 or in full-time education.

No. Residence permits are valid without full-time relocation. Occasional visits for renewal or biometrics are enough.

Yes. You can legally lease the property, provided it’s residential and meets the program’s holding period.

It’s market-based, not government guaranteed. You must choose from state-approved funds with clear risk disclosures.

Hungary applies a flat 15% income tax. Passive foreign income may be exempt under treaty agreements.

Ready for a Legal Path Into Hungary?

Hungary moves faster than most EU states. With the right partner, you skip the dead-ends and bypass long waits. Magyar clears the path from your first call to your legal stay.

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