Investment
As of September 2025, a new housing loan scheme is introduced to support first-time homeowners in Hungary. The loan is available to anyone who has not previously owned residential property in Hungary on their own and has a Hungarian address card.
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Last Friday, HUF got to its strongest against USD in two years with an exchange rate as low as HUF 334.6. While this is mostly due to the international decline of USD, HUF did get stronger against EUR and CHF too because of a generally good political climate.
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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.
The Spanish Golden Visa Program was cancelled on April 3, 2025, putting an end to a popular program that offered EU residency through a safe investment. The Hungarian program, however, is still active, accepting new applications.
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USD is historically considered one of the most stable currencies. Investors turn to it both in good times and bad, driving up its value in both instances. This is sometimes referred to as the dollar smile – which might become crooked in the near future. In turn, this would affect the exchange rates of EUR and HUF as well.
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Now that our team has successfully guided multiple clients through the Hungarian Golden Visa Program, you can count on more than just our 20 years of experience in business, immigration, and investment in Hungary. You will benefit from our hands-on expertise with the Golden Visa, giving you access to the best opportunities and the most up-to-date information available.
In another step towards the digitalization of administration in Hungary, real estate transactions can now be registered electronically. The new system is expected to replace the old paper-based system by Q4 2025.
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The Hungarian Golden Visa Program has been available since July 1, 2024, offering foreign investors the opportunity to apply for a guest investor visa. Now the second investment fund has been approved, widening the range of options available to investors.