Guest Investor Programme
Hungary
Program Overview
Hungary's Guest Investor Programme (GIP) is one of the most compelling new entries in the European investor residency market, offering a combination of features that no other EU programme can match: a 10-year permanent residency permit (renewable for a further 10 years), the European Union's most favourable personal tax framework, and full Schengen Area mobility — all for a minimum investment of €250,000.
Hungary operates a flat 15% personal income tax rate — the lowest in the European Union — with no wealth tax, no inheritance tax between direct family members, and a territorial approach to certain categories of foreign income. For high-net-worth individuals and family offices seeking a legitimate EU tax base, Hungary's tax framework is genuinely exceptional within the EU context.
The Guest Investor Programme was launched in 2024 and grants a 10-year guest investor residence permit — the longest single-permit duration of any EU investor residency programme. Holders can live, work, and travel freely across all 26 Schengen Area countries. After eight years of legal residency in Hungary, investors become eligible to apply for Hungarian citizenship and an EU passport with visa-free access to over 185 countries.
Key Highlights
Suited For
Eligibility Requirements
- Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals aged 18 or over
- Qualifying investment of at least €250,000 in an approved Hungarian real estate fund
- Clean criminal record
- Valid health insurance covering Hungary
- No minimum stay requirement — the permit is maintained without living in Hungary
- Application submitted through a licensed Hungarian advisory firm
Investment Options
Approved Real Estate Fund
€250,000Investment of at least €250,000 in a Hungarian real estate investment fund approved by the National Bank of Hungary. The investment must be maintained for a minimum of five years.
Residential Real Estate
€500,000Purchase of residential real estate in Hungary with a minimum value of €500,000. The property must be held for a minimum of five years.
Higher Education Donation
€1,000,000Donation of at least €1,000,000 to a Hungarian higher education institution of public interest. Non-refundable.
Key Benefits
- 10-year permanent residency permit — the longest single-permit duration of any EU investor residency programme
- EU's lowest personal income tax rate: flat 15% — no wealth tax, no inheritance tax between direct family members
- Full Schengen Area travel rights across 26 European countries
- Path to Hungarian citizenship and an EU passport after eight years
- No minimum stay requirement — the permit is maintained without living in Hungary
- Spouse and dependent children included in the application
- Budapest: a world-class European capital with a high quality of life and low cost of living relative to Western Europe
- Hungary's territorial tax approach to certain foreign income categories
Based on enquiry volume and advisor recommendations on the Jurentra platform.
Min. Investment
€250,000
Processing Time
4 months
Visa Type
Investor Residency
Path to Citizenship
8 years
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