Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Hungary (RBI)

Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Hungary (RBI)

Rankings

Overall ranking: 13th  (score: 84.78)

  • Procedure: 13th
  • Mobility: 3rd
  • Tax Optimization: 6th
  • Quality of Life: 18th
  • Investment: 20th

Country Information

Legal Provision 

Region 

Europe

Minimum investment threshold 

€250,000

Year of inception 

2023

Visa-free countries 

181

Investment options 

Investment in real estate fund bond purchase (regulated by Hungarian National Bank) as well as direct real estate purchase in Hungary and non-refundable donation to a cultural/public institution

Physical presence requirements 

No strict minimum stays to maintain the permit, but must not remain outside Hungary for more than 90 days per entry

Family member inclusion 

The main applicant can include spouse and dependent children under 18 (or over if dependent)

Dual citizenship allowed 

Yes

Path to citizenship  

Eligibility to apply for citizenship after eight years of continuous residence, with specific conditions

Average processing time  

2-4 months