Hungary · Investing
Hungary Guest Investor · €1M donation
Investment needed: €1M+ ≈ $1.1M
Guest Investor residence permit: EUR 1,000,000 donation to a public-trust university
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Key facts
Guest Investor · €1M donation is an investing route for Hungary. Applicants need an investment of €1M+ ≈ $1.1M. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- €1M+ ≈ $1.1M
- Government fees
- €110 ≈ $120
- Processing
- Up to 21 days
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee €110 ≈ $120; investment €1M+ ≈ $1.1M; decision: up to 21 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees€110 ≈ $120
- EUR 110 (≈ $120)Procedural fee for issuing a guest investor visa.
Paid in, not returned€1M+ ≈ $1.1M
- EUR 1,000,000 (≈ $1,120,000)Financial donation to a higher education institution maintained by a public trust, for education, research or arts; extension needs no further investment.
RenewalRenewable
Validity is up to 10 years and can be extended for up to another 10 years, without a further investment.
Permanent residenceAfter 3 years of residence
A national residence card (long-term status) needs 3 years of legal, uninterrupted residence in Hungary before applying; it is withdrawn if you leave Hungary for more than 6 months.
ProcessingUp to 21 days
The procedural administration time is 21 days, not counting waits for investment proof or missing documents.
Where to applyInside the country
Enter with a guest investor visa or visa-free, then apply within 30 days of first entry in Hungary, online via Enter Hungary or at the regional directorate.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
What you'll need
What you must show2
- The donation is EUR 1,000,000 (≈ $1,120,000) to a higher education institution maintained by a public trust.
- The donation is for education, research or arts.
Documents2
- A certificate from the institution confirming the donation is submitted.
- The legal origin of the funds is shown.
After you arrive1
- Extension needs no further investment.
When you become tax resident
How Hungary decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Foreign-source income
15% worldwide
Hungarian resident individuals pay a flat 15% personal income tax on all income, earned in Hungary or abroad; income taxable abroad under a double taxation convention (typically except dividends) is exempt in Hungary, and tax paid abroad on dividends is deductible from the 15% dividend tax.
All tax rules for Hungary Tax records checked
Full official text
Guest investor visa then residence permit for a donation of at least EUR 1,000,000 (≈ $1,120,000) to a public-trust higher-education institution. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- An investment of at least EUR 1,000,000 (≈ $1,120,000) · Financial donation to a higher education institution maintained by a public trust, for education, research or arts; extension needs no further investment. 1 2
- A fee of EUR 110 (≈ $120) · Procedural fee for issuing a guest investor visa. 3
Requirements
- The donation is EUR 1,000,000 (≈ $1,120,000) to a higher education institution maintained by a public trust. 1
- The donation is for education, research or arts. 1
- A certificate from the institution confirming the donation is submitted. 1
- The legal origin of the funds is shown. 1
- Extension needs no further investment. 2
Stay
- Visa up to 6 months; residence permit validity up to 10 years, extendable for up to another 10 years.
- Visa validity: 6 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
- Guest investor visa up to 6 months
- Residence permit up to 120 months: Extendable up to 10 more years
Nationality
Third-country nationals (not EEA nationals or their family members). Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Work
Entitled to work without restrictions and act as a company chief executive.
Family
Spouse and minor children can get a family reunification residence permit, which also allows employment; extension needs no 90-day presence in Hungary.
Official sources
- Visa for guest investors · OIF · checked 2026-10-10
- Residence permit for guest investor · OIF · checked 2026-10-10
- Procedural fees · OIF · checked 2026-10-10
- National residence card · OIF · checked 2026-10-10
Guest Investor · €1M donation and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest Investor · €1M donation | Needs an investment of €1M+ ≈ $1.1M | – | – |
| Guest Investor · €250k fund | Needs an investment of €250k+ ≈ $279k | – | – |
| Golden Visa · €250k arts Portugal | Needs an investment of €250k+ ≈ $279k | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| D5 · Property over $150k Georgia | Needs assets of $150k+ | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Investor Visa · €1M donation Italy | Needs an investment of €1M+ ≈ $1.1M | 2 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Guest Investor · €1M donation?
An investment of at least EUR 1,000,000 (≈ $1,120,000). Financial donation to a higher education institution maintained by a public trust, for education, research or arts; extension needs no further investment. A fee of EUR 110 (≈ $120). Procedural fee for issuing a guest investor visa.
How long can I stay on the Guest Investor · €1M donation?
Visa up to 6 months; residence permit validity up to 10 years, extendable for up to another 10 years.
How long does the Guest Investor · €1M donation take to process?
The procedural administration time is 21 days, not counting waits for investment proof or missing documents.
Can I work on the Guest Investor · €1M donation?
Entitled to work without restrictions and act as a company chief executive.
Can I bring my family on the Guest Investor · €1M donation?
Spouse and minor children can get a family reunification residence permit, which also allows employment; extension needs no 90-day presence in Hungary.
Who can apply for the Guest Investor · €1M donation?
Third-country nationals (not EEA nationals or their family members). Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Does the Guest Investor · €1M donation lead to permanent residence in Hungary?
Time on the Guest Investor · €1 (≈ $1)M donation counts toward permanent residence in Hungary, which the rules allow after 3 years of residence.
How are Guest Investor · €1M donation holders taxed in Hungary?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Guest Investor · €1 (≈ $1)M donation. The standard rules apply: Hungarian resident individuals pay a flat 15% personal income tax on all income, earned in Hungary or abroad; income taxable abroad under a double taxation convention (typically except dividends) is exempt in Hungary, and tax paid abroad on dividends is deductible from the 15% dividend tax.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Visa for guest investors · OIF · checked 2026-10-10
- Residence permit for guest investor · OIF · checked 2026-10-10
- Procedural fees · OIF · checked 2026-10-10
- National residence card · OIF · checked 2026-10-10
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