Hungary runs a Guest Investor Programme that grants a long term residence permit to qualifying investors. Turkish nationals can apply as investors from outside the European Union. 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.
Turkish nationals are eligible. As citizens of a country outside the European Union, Turkish investors qualify on the same basis as other third country nationals, and there is no reported nationality bar.
Applicants must generally be adults who can pass due diligence and show the lawful source of their funds. Confirm the live eligibility rules with the official authority.
The direct real estate purchase option was cancelled before 2025. Two routes are now described. The first is the purchase of a share of at least EUR 250,000 in a real estate fund registered by the Hungarian central bank, held for a set period. The second is a financial donation of at least EUR 1,000,000 to a qualifying public higher education institution. Confirm the live list of qualifying routes with the official authority before committing any money.
The guest investor visa is generally valid for a short initial period, and the residence permit is issued for up to ten years, extendable once for a further period. The application for the residence permit must be made within a short window after first entry. Confirm the current scheduling and deadlines with the official authority.
The figures below are indicative entry points for the two current routes. Treat them as a starting point only and confirm the current amounts, fund rules and fees with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate fund share | From EUR 250,000 | Share in a fund registered by the Hungarian central bank, held for a set period. Confirm the current minimum and term with the official authority |
| Donation to higher education | From EUR 1,000,000 | Donation to a qualifying public higher education institution. Confirm conditions with the official authority |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Application and residence 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. Turkish nationals are eligible as investors from outside the European Union, and there is no reported nationality bar. Approval depends on a qualifying investment and on passing due diligence.
No. The direct real estate purchase option was cancelled. The current routes are a qualifying real estate fund share or a donation to a public higher education institution. Confirm the live list with the official authority.
The guest investor residence permit is generally issued for up to ten years and can be extended once. Confirm the current validity and extension rule 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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