Investment

Permanent residency renewals from previous golden visa program

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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Permanent residency renewal for Hungarian Residency Bond clients

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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Which are the most popular investment immigration programs in Europe?

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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Hungarian Forint continues strong against USD

Just two weeks ago, the Hungarian Forint made headlines due to growing stronger against USD. Right now, after the latest Fed announcement, HUF is stronger than anytime over the last three and a half years at around HUF 330.

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New 3% housing loan to first-time owners in Hungary

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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HUF is stronger than anytime over the last two years

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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Strategic tax residency can save you time and money

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: one of the world’s most beautiful and powerful travel documents

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.

Spain ends Golden Visa Program – but Hungary’s is still open

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.

Unlike in Spain, the Golden Visa Program remains active in Hungary

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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