Hungary runs an investment residency route called the Guest Investor Programme, administered by the National Directorate General for Aliens Policing. Mexican nationals can apply as citizens from outside the European Economic Area. This page sets out the current position so you can plan.
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.
Mexicans are eligible. The Guest Investor Programme is open to nationals from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area and Switzerland, so Mexican citizens may apply.
Applicants must generally be at least 18, pass security and due diligence checks and make a qualifying investment. Confirm the live eligibility rules with the official authority.
Two qualifying options are published. The first is the purchase of an investment fund unit issued by a real estate fund registered with the Hungarian central bank. The second is a financial donation to a higher education institution maintained by a public interest trust. Confirm the current list and conditions with the official authority before committing any money.
Applicants generally obtain the guest investor visa first, then travel to Hungary and complete the qualifying investment within a set window. The fund investment is held for several years. The residence permit is issued for a long fixed term and can be renewed. Confirm current processing times, the holding period and the renewal cycle with the official authority.
The figures below are indicative entry points. Treat them as a starting point only and confirm the current amounts and fees with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate fund unit | From EUR 250,000 | Fund registered with the Hungarian central bank. Held for a set period. Confirm with the official authority |
| Education donation | From EUR 1,000,000 | To a qualifying higher education institution. Confirm with the official authority |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Application and permit fees apply |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. National Directorate General for Aliens Policing (OIF) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The programme is open to nationals from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area and Switzerland, so Mexican citizens qualify. Eligibility depends on a qualifying investment and passing checks, not on nationality.
The published options are a unit in a real estate fund registered with the Hungarian central bank, or a donation to a qualifying higher education institution. Confirm the current list with the official authority.
The guest investor residence permit is issued for a long fixed term and can be renewed. Confirm the current validity and renewal rules with the official authority.
Residency does not grant citizenship automatically. Naturalisation has its own residence, language and other requirements. Confirm the current path with the official authority before planning.
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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