Hungary Residency by Investment – Donation to Public Trust Route

Donate €1,000,000 to an approved public trust and obtain a 10-year renewable Hungarian residence permit with family inclusion

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At a glance

Quick facts

Minimum investment: €1,000,000; Currency: EUR

Typical timeline: 4 months; From application start

Highlights

Hungary Golden Visa
Residency by Investment
Donation Route

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Quick eligibility check

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1Do you have at least €1,000,000 available for a donation?

Yes

2Do you and your spouse (if applicable) have clean criminal records?

Yes

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Program overview

The Hungary Donation to Public Trust route grants a 10-year renewable residence permit to non-EU investors who donate €1,000,000 to a government-approved public trust. The permit enables Schengen travel (90/180 rule), includes spouse and children under 18, and offers a path to permanent residency after 3 years and citizenship after 8 years.

Investment overview

Applicants must donate a minimum of €1,000,000 to an approved public trust that supports higher education or public functions. The donation must be completed within 93 days of the residence application. The donation is non-refundable.

Costs & proof of funds

Costs & funds

Program fees & proof of funds

Estimated program totals

EUR: €1,000,000

Required proof of funds

EUR: €1,000,000

Detailed fee table

Program fee breakdown with price, timing and notes.
Item	Price	When	Notes
Minimum Donation to Approved Public Trust	€1,000,000	Within 93 days of initial application	Donation to a government-approved public trust serving higher education or public purposes.

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Proof of funds

Source-of-Funds Evidence€1,000,000
Bank statements and legal origin proofs sufficient to cover the €1,000,000 donation

Required (EUR): €1,000,000

Figures are indicative and may change with family size, project selection and program updates.

Eligibility

Donate €1,000,000 to an approved Hungarian public trust
Provide a clean criminal record and pass security screening (no SIS alerts)
Demonstrate sufficient means to support the family without local employment
Provide biometrics and maintain a valid address in Hungary
Complete the donation within 93 days of initial application

Key benefits

10-year renewable residence permit for the main applicant
Schengen mobility (90/180 rule) for residence permit holders
Family inclusion: spouse and children under 18
Eligibility for permanent residency after 3 years of residence
Eligibility for citizenship after 8 years of residence, subject to language/integration rules
No real-estate management risk; donation is administrative and straightforward

Application process

Process

How it works

6 steps

Step 1: Preliminary check
Preliminary check by a certified AML officer (1 business day)
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
Step 2: Choose approved trust
Select a government-approved public trust aligned with program rules
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
Step 3: Type D visa & pre-clearance
File long-stay visa with KYC/AML package and source-of-funds proofs
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
Step 4: Travel & identity verification
Arrive in Hungary and complete in-person checks as directed
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
Step 5: Complete donation (≤93 days)
Pay the €1,000,000 donation and obtain official payment confirmation
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
Step 6: Residence cards
Typical decisions in ~21 business days; receive residence cards
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks

Comparison

Feature	Donation to Public Trust	Real Estate Fund
Min Investment	€1,000,000	€250,000
Type	Non-refundable donation	Regulated fund units
Holding Period	N/A	Typically 5 years
Family Inclusion	Spouse, children under 18	Spouse, children under 18
PR Eligibility	After 3 years	After 3 years
Citizenship	After 8 years	After 8 years