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Hungary Guest Investor Programme, Status and Changes in 2026

A short read on where the Hungary Guest Investor Programme stands in 2026, the routes that are live and the points to watch.

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Reference
Official authorityNational Directorate General for Aliens Policing (Orszagos Idegenrendeszeti Foigazgatosag)
ProgrammeHungary Guest Investor Programme
Information current as ofJune 2026

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.

Reviewed by the Passports for Kings editorial team. Last reviewed 9 June 2026.

What changed

The Guest Investor Programme opened to applicants in 2024 and has settled into its main routes for 2026. The headline option is a subscription of at least 250,000 euro into a real estate fund registered with the Hungarian regulator, alongside a larger donation route.

Investors should note that the qualifying assets have been defined around regulated funds and a donation rather than a direct home purchase. Confirm the current list of accepted routes with the official authority.

Current rules

The reported routes are a 250,000 euro subscription into an approved real estate fund, where at least 40 percent of the fund net asset value sits in Hungarian residential property, or a 1,000,000 euro donation to a designated public trust or higher education institution.

The residence permit is reported to be issued for up to ten years and to be renewable, with the investment expected to be completed within a set window after entry and held for a minimum period. Verify every figure with the official authority.

What to watch

Watch for changes to the approved fund list, the residential holding requirement inside qualifying funds and any wider European Union scrutiny of investment migration. Rules and figures can move, so confirm the current position with the official authority before acting.

Common questions

Is the programme still open in 2026?

It is reported to be open. Confirm the current status and routes with the official authority before acting.

Can I still buy a home to qualify?

The reported qualifying routes are a regulated fund subscription or a donation, not a direct home purchase. Verify accepted assets 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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