Golden Visa
When you apply for Hungarian residency in the guest investor program, you can obtain residency for 10 years, which later may be extended for another 10 years. The same is available to your spouse and your underage children through family unification.
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A Hungarian passport can grant you visa-free access to more than 180 countries around the world. With this, Hungary remains in the top 10 of countries according to the Henley Passport Index, a list updated quarterly by one of the most prestigious investment residency and citizenship providers in the world.
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Hungary remains in the Top 10 passports according to the Henley Passport Index that calculates how many countries each passport allows holders to enter without a visa. If you obtain Hungarian citizenship, you will get visa-free access to 180+ countries.
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On April 12, TISZA party garnered a landslide victory in the latest general elections in Hungary. With that, the FIDESZ government will be replaced after their 16-year rule. Foreign exchange rates and stock markets seem hopeful about the results and the increased stability a TISZA government promises. At the same time, immigration related rules are not expected to change in the immediate future.
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Before the current Golden Visa Program was introduced, Hungary had a Residency Bond program for investors. It also offered permanent residency, and participants are now up for their second residency renewal.
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Did you receive Hungarian permanent residency through the Residency Bond Program? If yes, it is probably time to think about extending your residence permit. Check the expiry date of your permit, and get ready for the renewal process in time.
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A recent survey intended to find out which investment immigration programs are the most popular among investors and agencies. The two most prominent programs, however, both offer fewer advantages than the Hungarian Golden Visa Program.
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Tax residency is about where you pay taxes. In contrast, tax nomadism is a view that if you move around enough, you will not become a tax resident anywhere and you can avoid paying taxes. While this might work in the short run, it will definitely cause problems in the long run. Instead, it makes more sense to make a strategic decision about where you want to be a tax resident.
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The Hungarian passport isn’t just practical – it’s also a work of art. It was recently ranked among the top 10 most beautiful passports by Visa Guide, and it often appears in similar lists, e.g. by outlets like Dezeen, Hypebeast, and The Travel Intern.
On April 3, 2025, Spain officially ended its Golden Visa Program, which had allowed investors to gain EU residency through safe investment options. While this popular route is no longer available in Spain, Hungary’s Golden Visa Program is still up and running, and it offers some unique advantages.