Hungary Golden Visa - Residence permit for 10 years with extension for 10 years

New possibility of obtaining a Hungarian residence permit for investment or purchase of real estate

Residence permit in Hungary for investment

In 2024, in accordance with the new immigration law, the Hungarian government announced the launch of a new immigration program for investors for investment – “Hungarian Guest Investor Program”, which started on July 1, 2024.

Investors and their family members from all over the world can obtain a residence permit in Hungary for 10 years at once.

With a residence permit of the Hungarian Guest Investor Program you can travel visa-free to 29 Schengen countries and 27 countries of the European Union.

The new “Golden Visa” residence permit can be extended for another 10 years in the future.

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Hungarian residence permit for 10 + 10 years for the whole family

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Opening of bank accounts in Hungarian, European and Swiss banks

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Unblocking of your assets in the EU and Switzerland

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No mandatory residency requirement

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Opportunity to open a company in Hungary and other EU countries to do business and generate income

3 investment options

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250 000 €

Purchase of investment certificates issued by a real estate fund registered by the National Hungarian Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB)

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500 000 €

Investing in Hungarian residential real estate.
The program is temporarily suspended.

3

1 000 000 €

Monetary donation for the purpose of supporting educational or research activities to a higher education institution

Hungary is one of the most popular relocation countries in the European Union

Hungary is a full member of the European Union and a party to the Schengen Agreement. This program provides investors with the opportunity to secure residency status in Europe, which brings significant benefits for both the investors themselves and their families. It also opens up new business prospects for third-country nationals and their private assets. Holders of a residence permit in Hungary obtained through investment can count on a full range of state guarantees and social rights, including the right to do business.

Loyal migration policy

The process of obtaining a Hungarian residence permit for investment purposes takes only a few months.

Hungarian residence permit for 10 years with extension for 10 years

With the possibility of obtaining a permanent residence permit and Hungarian citizenship.

Opening of bank accounts in Hungarian, European and Swiss banks

Bank accounts are insured by the Hungarian state, an EU member state or Switzerland, depending on the country in which you have a bank account.

Well-developed transportation infrastructure

Convenient airports in Hungary from which you can fly to anywhere in the world.

Low maintenance costs for real estate in Hungary

Central location in Europe

Hungary borders countries such as Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Croatia, and Serbia, which can be easily reached by car.

Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Europe

On the lake you can swim and sunbathe, go boating, fishing, cycling, and other outdoor activities.

The unique volcanic and thermal lake of Hévíz

A source of vitality, power and health! You can take thermal baths, relax and swim in the Hévíz Lake all year round, the water temperature ranges from +24 to +32°C.

Hungary is one of the five richest countries in the world in terms of the number and variety of thermal waters

You can visit Thermal & SPA all year round.

Hungary is considered to be one of the safest countries in the world

You can keep your assets in Hungary and the funds in your bank accounts are insured by the Hungarian state.

Application process

1 week

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Make an appointment for a consultation with one of our migration experts.

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Get a step-by-step plan of our cooperation, a commercial proposal and sign a contract with us.

A few days

2-4 weeks

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Preparation of documents in order to obtain a 10-year Hungarian residence permit.

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Invest in one of the investment programs.

From 2 weeks

2-3 weeks

5.

Get 10-year residence cards for you and your family members.

3 simple steps

to apply for a Hungarian Golden Visa

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Initial consultation

Leave a request, we will contact you and determine the optimal investment strategy

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Visiting Hungary

IST Hungary will organize the necessary meetings and prepare the documentation

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Submission and approval

IST Hungary interacts with the government on your behalf and ensures a continuous process. As a result, the whole family receives a residence permit.

Consulting company IST Hungary

IST Hungary is a Hungarian international consulting company that provides services to foreign nationals from all over the world

Timur Igamnazarov

CEO & Co-Founder of the Hungarian consulting company IST Hungary

Personal website: igamnazarov.com

Our team includes migration experts, Hungarian, European and international lawyers, a team of accountants, a team of translators with philological education.

We will advise you on all the intricacies and nuances of the Hungarian Golden Visa. We will advise you on the proper investment of your money in Hungarian real estate funds. We will assist you in opening bank accounts in Hungarian, European and Swiss banks.

We can advise you on tax legislation when investing money in Hungary and other tax issues.

Our team consists of some of the best and highly qualified Hungarian and European lawyers with diplomas and licenses to practice law in Hungary and internationally.

Our main office is located in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Clients from all over the world know us.

Experience in consulting since 2011.

Mr. Timur Igamnanazarov CEO the Hungarian consulting company IST Hungary, with its main office located in Budapest, Hungary.

With over 16 years of experience in providing premium international services for businesses and investors, his core expertise spans three global areas:

Opening bank accounts and facilitating international money transfers worldwide
Company formation in any jurisdiction globally and business consulting
Investment-based citizenship and residency (temporary/permanent residence permits) through official programs across various countries

His in-depth knowledge of legislative and procedural frameworks in international business and investments enables him to effectively address clients’ complex challenges.

He works with private investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate clients seeking reliable support in global business expansion and asset management.

Professionally organizes:
– Account openings with world-leading banks and secure international fund transfers
– Company registration in selected jurisdictions and business consulting
– Citizenship and residence permit acquisition through investment

He consistently prioritizes personalized approaches, meticulous attention to detail, and strict legal compliance. With every client, Timur builds trust-based relationships ensuring full transparency and support throughout all collaboration stages.

Education:
– Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI) – Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
– Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Foreign Ministry: Business English program
– University of Žilina (Slovak Republic)
– Currently completing PhD dissertation at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest, Hungary

Languages:
Fluent in Hungarian, and English, with extensive proficiency across the Slavic language group including Slovak, Czech, Croatian, Slovenian, Polish, Serbian and Russian.