The Hungary Guest Investor Programme offers a long term residence permit to qualifying investors. Indian nationals can apply on the same terms as other nationals from outside the European Union.
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 programme is open to nationals from outside the European Union, which includes Indian passport holders. Applicants must pass security screening and meet one of the qualifying investment routes.
Nationality alone is not a barrier.
As of January 2025 there are two main routes. An investment of at least EUR 250,000 in approved certificates of a registered real estate fund, where a large share of the fund must sit in Hungarian residential property, or a donation of EUR 1,000,000 to a public interest body. The earlier direct property purchase route was removed.
Processing time depends on the route and document checks. Confirm the current expected timeline with the official authority.
The figures below are indicative. The fund investment must be held for at least five years. Confirm all current figures and fund approval requirements before acting.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate fund | EUR 250,000 | Approved fund certificates, held five years |
| Donation route | EUR 1,000,000 | Gift to a public interest body |
| Removed route | Direct property purchase | Withdrawn on 15 January 2025 |
| Holding period | Five years | For the fund investment |
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.
Yes. The programme is open to nationals from outside the European Union, which includes Indian passport holders. You must meet a qualifying route and pass screening. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
No. The direct real estate purchase option was removed on 15 January 2025. The real estate fund and donation routes remain.
It grants residence. Hungarian citizenship is governed by separate law with its own residence and language conditions. Confirm the current position with the official 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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