Hungary Residency by Investment – Real Estate Fund Route

Secure a 10-year renewable Hungarian residence permit by investing €250,000 in an approved real estate fund

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At a glance

Quick facts

Minimum investment: €250,000; Currency: EUR

Typical timeline: 4 months; From application start

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Quick eligibility check

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1Do you have at least €250,000 to invest in an approved real estate fund?

Yes

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

Yes

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Program overview

The Hungary Real Estate Fund route grants a 10-year renewable residence permit to non-EU investors who subscribe €250,000 to an approved Hungarian real estate fund. The permit enables Schengen travel (90/180 rule), allows family inclusion (spouse and children under 18), and offers a path to permanent residency after 3 years and citizenship after 8 years.

Investment overview

Applicants subscribe €250,000 to units of a government-approved real estate fund. The subscription should be completed within 93 days of starting the application. Most funds require a holding period of ~5 years, during which units must be retained in accordance with the fund documentation.

Costs & proof of funds

Costs & funds

Program fees & proof of funds

Estimated program totals

EUR: €250,000

Required proof of funds

EUR: €250,000

Detailed fee table

Program fee breakdown with price, timing and notes.
Item	Price	When	Notes
Minimum Fund Investment	€250,000	Within 93 days of initial application	Subscription to units of a government-approved Hungarian real estate fund
Legal and translation expenses (estimate)	€0	During document preparation	Varies by family size and document origin/certification

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Proof of funds

Source-of-Funds Evidence€250,000
Bank statements and documented legal origin of funds covering the €250,000 investment

Required (EUR): €250,000

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

Eligibility

Invest a minimum of €250,000 in an approved Hungarian real estate fund
Maintain the required holding period (typically 5 years)
Provide clean criminal record and pass security screening
Hold valid health insurance and provide biometrics
Complete the fund subscription within 93 days of starting the process

Key benefits

10-year renewable residence permit in Hungary
Schengen mobility (90/180 rule) for residence permit holders
Dependents included: spouse and children under 18
Pathway to permanent residency after 3 years and citizenship after 8 years
Professional management via regulated real estate funds

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: Select approved fund
Choose a government-approved Hungarian real estate fund and receive term sheet/subscription docs
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
Step 3: Transfer funds
Subscribe €250,000 to the fund within the 93-day window; obtain payment/subscription confirmations
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
Step 4: Submit application
File residence application with proof of investment and supporting documents
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
Step 5: Biometrics
Provide biometric data in Hungary; maintain valid health insurance
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks
Step 6: Residence cards
Receive 10-year renewable residence cards after approval (typical decisions ~21 business days)
GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks

Comparison

Feature	Real Estate Fund	Donation to Public Trust
Min Investment	€250,000	€1,000,000
Type	Regulated fund units	Non-refundable donation
Holding Period	Typically 5 years	N/A
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