Investment

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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Another wave of USD devaluation on the horizon

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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Work with experts on your Hungarian Golden Visa

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.

New electronic administration system for real estate transactions in Hungary

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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Hungarian Golden Visa Program: second investment fund approved

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.

New investment fund approved in the Hungarian Golden Visa program

Hungary has approved the second investment fund as eligible in the Hungarian Golden Visa program. With this, the options for investors are slowly but steadily expanding in the best investment immigration program in Europe.

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How to move to the EU from the U.S.? Choose Hungary!

If you are a U.S. citizen, you can easily move to the EU and gain visa-free access to the Schengen zone. Become a resident or a citizen of Hungary, which is a member of the European Union, and take advantage of your new privileges.

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