Guides to the Hungarian golden visa
Each guide is written by Darya Melnik, checked against the official OIF pages and BRIDGES data, and dated. Start with the complete guide if you are new to the programme.
Hungary Golden Visa 2026: The Complete Guide to the Guest Investor Residence Permit
How Hungary's guest investor programme works in 2026: EUR 250,000 in a real estate fund or a EUR 1 million donation, a 10-year residence permit, no minimum stay, the family, the steps and the limits.
How Much the Hungarian Golden Visa Costs in 2026: the EUR 250,000 Fund, the Donation and All Fees
The real budget for Hungary's guest investor permit in 2026: EUR 250,000 in a fund or EUR 1 million donated, the official visa and permit fees, what costs extra, and the five-year lock on your money.
Hungary Guest Investor Application in 2026: Step by Step, Documents and Deadlines
The Hungarian guest investor procedure in 2026, step by step: the visa at the consulate, the 3-month investment window, the 30-day residence permit filing, documents, fees and processing times.
Hungarian Guest Investor Permit for the Family: Spouse, Children and Parents
How family members join a Hungarian guest investor in 2026: family reunification permits for the spouse, children and parents, when they can file, what they may do and what BRIDGES adds.
Hungarian Residence Permit or Citizenship: Permanent Residence, Naturalisation and Taxes in 2026
What the Hungarian guest investor permit leads to: permanent residence after 3 years of real residence, naturalisation after 8, the Hungarian passport, tax residence and the draft wealth tax of October 2026.
Hungary vs Greece, Portugal and Cyprus: Which Golden Visa Fits You in 2026
Hungary's guest investor permit compared with the golden visas of Greece, Portugal and Cyprus in 2026: amounts, permit length, stay rules and work rights, plus the White Card and self-employment as alternatives.