Hungary Golden Visa Program
Hungary Residency by Investment - Your Golden Opportunity in Europe
Hungary, strategically located in the center of Europe, now offers a prestigious Golden Visa Program for global investors and their families. Through qualifying investments, you can obtain a residence permit, granting the right to live in Hungary and travel freely across the Schengen Area.
At Raizing Sovereign, we provide seamless, expert guidance to help you secure your Hungarian Golden Visa, ensuring a smooth and efficient path to European residency.
Why Choose Hungary?
- Heart of Europe: Hungary’s central location offers unparalleled access to European business hubs.
- Schengen Zone Access: Enjoy visa-free travel across 27 European countries within the Schengen Area.
- Dynamic Economy: Strong growth in sectors like technology, manufacturing, tourism, and real estate.
- Rich Culture and History: Home to UNESCO World Heritage sites, thermal spas, and a thriving arts scene.
- Affordable Lifestyle: Excellent living standards with a relatively low cost of living compared to other EU capitals.
- Pathway to Long-Term Residency: Maintain residency and later apply for long-term settlement options.
Program Highlights
- Type of Investment:Make a qualifying investment as per the program’s approved methods.
- Residency Type:Obtain a residence permit under Hungary’s Golden Visa framework.
- Family Inclusion:Spouse and dependent children included in the application.
- Minimal Physical Presence Requirement:Limited stay requirements to maintain the permit.
Documents Required
- Copy of valid passport (minimum 12-month validity, apostilled).
- Apostilled marriage certificate (if applicable).
- Apostilled birth certificates for dependent children (if applicable).
- Proof of sufficient personal funds (bank statement).
- Proof of legal source of investment funds.
- Written investment commitment.
- CV for each applicant, including minors (signed by parent/legal guardian where necessary).
- Certificate of no criminal record for each applicant over 14 years old.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs (35mm x 45mm).
- Health and life insurance coverage.
- Declaration of accommodation in Hungary.
- Signed Power of Attorney authorizing representation before Hungarian authorities.
FAQs about Program
Yes, your spouse and dependent children can be included.
No, Hungary’s Golden Visa has minimal physical stay requirements.
Yes, with continued residency and compliance, you can apply for long-term or permanent residency later.
Yes, your residency permit allows you to live, work, and operate businesses within Hungary.
Yes, Hungary is part of the Schengen Zone, allowing free travel across much of Europe.
Hungary
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9,556,000
Population Growth: -0.31%
20,384 USD
GDP (per capita)
GDP (purchasing power parity):
421 billion USD
Visa-free countries:
185
RELIGIONS
Roman Catholic: ~39%
Reformed (Calvinist): ~12%
Lutheran, Orthodox, Non-religious: ~49%
GOVERNMENT TYPE
Parliamentary republic
CURRENCY
Hungarian Forint (HUF)
EXCHANGE RATE
1 USD = ~360 HUF
LOCATION
Central Europe, landlocked; borders Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia
CAPITAL
Budapest
TIME DIFFERENCE
UTC +1 (Standard), UTC +2 (Summer)
TOTAL AREA
93,028 km²
LANGUAGE
Hungarian (official)
English: Widely spoken by younger generation & in business
German: Also commonly spoken in certain regions
FAQs about Program
Processing
Time
45-60 DAYS
Donation or Investment From
€ 140,000 EUR
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