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Hungary Guest Investor Residency Programme
EU residence with just EUR 250K government bond investment. Central European location with Schengen access and path to citizenship.
Program overview
- Status
- Active
- Minimum Investment
- EUR 250K
- Established
- 2024
- Processing Time
- 4-6 months
- Schengen Access
- Yes
Investment options
Investment Funds
EUR 250K
Donation
EUR 1.0M
Citizenship requirements
Eligibility
After 8 years
Language
Hungarian
Test
Required
Key benefits
Schengen area access
Travel to 26 Schengen countries
Family inclusion
Spouse
Dependent children up to age 25
Parents
Tax situation
Default Rates
- Eligibility
- Any resident
- Duration
- Indefinite
- Income Tax
- 15%
- Foreign Income
- Taxed
- Capital Gains
- 15%
- Dividends
- 15%
- Wealth Tax
- None
- Inheritance Tax
- 18%
IP Box Regime
- Eligibility
- Residency
- Duration
- Indefinite
- Income Tax
- 4.5% effective
- Foreign Income
- Partially exempt
- Capital Gains
- Exempt
- Dividends
- Exempt
- Wealth Tax
- None
- Inheritance Tax
- 18% / 9%
| Tax Type | Default | IP Box Regime |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Any resident | Residency |
| Duration | Indefinite | Indefinite |
| Income Tax | 15% | 4.5% effective |
| Foreign Income | Taxed | Partially exempt |
| Capital Gains | 15% | Exempt |
| Dividends | 15% | Exempt |
| Wealth Tax | None | None |
| Inheritance Tax | 18% | 18% / 9% |
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Program details
Caution: Henley & Partners has issued a warning that this program is "stalled, poses several risks, and does not recommend applying until further notice."
Hungary's Guest Investor Residency Programme, relaunched in 2024, offers 10-year residence permits through investment in government-approved real estate funds or university donations. The direct real estate investment option was cancelled on January 15, 2025.
Program statistics reveal operational challenges: only 25 residence permits have been issued from 192 applications as of March 2025. Investments must be maintained for a minimum of 5 years.
The program grants full Schengen access with no physical presence requirements, and offers a pathway to citizenship after 8 years. However, given the program's uncertain status, investors should exercise caution.
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Inheritance duty rates (18% general, 9% residential property)
Hungarian Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) - Amounts and rates of duties·Last checked: 14/01/26
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