Hungary runs a residence route for investors that is open to nationals from outside the European Union, including Vietnamese nationals. This page explains the current position and points you to the official source.
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 is aimed at nationals of countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area, and Vietnamese nationals fall within that group. Applicants must pass background and security checks and document the lawful source of their funds.
The programme grants residence rather than citizenship. A long residence permit is issued, with renewal possible, and any later move to permanent status or naturalisation follows separate Hungarian rules that you should confirm in advance.
Two routes remain in place. The first is a subscription of at least 250,000 euro into a real estate fund registered with the Hungarian authorities, where a set share of the fund is held in Hungarian residential property. The second is a donation of at least 1,000,000 euro to a Hungarian higher education institution managed by a public interest trust.
The earlier option to buy residential property directly was withdrawn in early 2025. Treat older descriptions of a property purchase route as out of date and confirm the live routes with the official authority.
The investment condition is expected to be met within a set window after first entry on the guest investor visa. Once issued, the residence permit runs for a long fixed term and can be renewed. Confirm the current processing time and the exact deadline to complete the investment with the official authority.
The qualifying subscription or donation is the main cost. Government charges, due diligence and independent professional fees apply on top. We do not name or recommend firms. Use Get Matched to compare vetted advisors, and ask for a written scope and fee before you engage anyone.
| Route | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate fund subscription | From 250,000 euro | Fund must be registered with the Hungarian authorities |
| Higher education donation | From 1,000,000 euro | Paid to a qualifying institution |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the authority |
| Professional fees | Varies by case | Set independently, get a written scope |
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 and the European Economic Area, which includes Vietnamese nationals. Confirm eligibility for your case with the official authority.
No. The direct property purchase option was removed in early 2025. The current routes are a registered real estate fund subscription or a higher education donation.
No. It grants residence. Any later path to permanent residence or citizenship follows separate Hungarian rules that you should confirm in advance.
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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