The cost depends on which route you take, a real estate fund subscription or a donation, plus official and professional fees. Here is how it adds up.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
The Guest Investor Programme offers two main routes. The real estate fund route asks for at least EUR 250,000 in a fund approved by the Hungarian National Bank, with at least 40 percent of the fund's net asset value in Hungarian residential real estate.
The donation route asks for a gift of at least EUR 1 million to a public interest trust foundation that supports higher education. The fund investment is held for a minimum of five years.
Plan for the guest investor visa and residence permit charges, plus document, translation and legalisation costs. Published official fees change, so confirm the current schedule with the authority.
Applicants typically use independent advisors for the application and the fund subscription, and funds may charge entry or management costs. Fees vary by provider and by family size. Compare scope and fixed quotes before you commit. You can use Get Matched below to reach vetted independent advisors.
Start from your chosen route, the EUR 250,000 fund subscription or the EUR 1 million donation, then add fund costs, official fees and professional fees. The donation route is far larger, so the right budget depends heavily on the path you select.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate fund subscription | EUR 250,000 | At least 40 percent in Hungarian residential real estate |
| Donation route | EUR 1 million | Gift to a public interest trust for higher education |
| Government and permit fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the authority |
| Fund and professional fees | Varies | Fund entry costs and advisor fees differ by provider |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. National Directorate General for Aliens Policing (Orszagos Idegenrendeszeti Foigazgatosag) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The real estate fund route, at EUR 250,000, is far lower than the EUR 1 million donation route. Fund and professional costs apply on top. Confirm current figures with the authority.
The fund investment is held for a minimum of five years. The residence permit is issued for a long period with renewal possible. Verify the current rules with the authority.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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