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An EU passport by descent or residence in the heart of Europe
Citizenship by descent, Guest Investor residence, the White Card and self-employment, services after the passport, banks, companies, cases and the full BRIDGES knowledge base on the country.
Guest Investor
€250,000
A fund investment and a residence card for ten years at once. The status takes 4-6 months.
250k €
Guest Investor fund investment
10years
residence card validity
3,000€ a month
net income for the White Card
ProgrammesHungary
Four routes to Hungary
Citizenship by descent and three types of residence: for a fund investment, for remote work and for your own business. The terms of each route are on its programme page.
ServicesAfter the passport
Services for citizens after the passport
Once you have the passport come renewals, citizenship for children, certificates and documents. We handle it remotely.
Hungary01 / 06Passport renewal and replacementAn expiring, lost or damaged passport, a new passport for a child.Details 
Hungary02 / 06Citizenship for a childA child born after citizenship was granted, and the first passport.Details 
Hungary03 / 06Adding family membersA spouse, children and parents who were not in the first application.Details 
Hungary04 / 06Police certificateA certificate for a bank, a residence permit or a new programme.Details 
Hungary05 / 06Document recoveryLost certificates and records, archive searches.Details 
Hungary06 / 06Apostille and legalisationA citizen’s documents for banks, transactions and authorities.Details Banks and companiesAccounts and business
Banks, companies and accounts
A Hungarian status works together with an account and a company. We register companies, open accounts and prepare the source-of-funds file.
- A company in HungaryCompany registration and corporate documents.
- Personal accountsAn account for a second-passport holder at a reliable bank.
- Corporate accountsAn account for a company with a clear source of funds.
- Source of fundsA source-of-wealth file for the bank and the programme.
- Bank directoryBanks by country: terms, documents and client requirements.
- Company registrationCompanies in different jurisdictions for a passport holder.
PracticeHungary
Hungary cases
Clients’ goals, family make-up and the result of each case.
01How to Obtain EU Residence Permit Without German Language When Austria Is Closed by Quota
02How to Reunite an Elderly Father with Children in the EU When Austria Denies Ascending Relatives
03How to Obtain Hungarian Residence Permit as an Investor if Direct Property Purchase Under the Program is Not Available
04How an Entrepreneur from Kazakhstan Relocated His Family to the EU via Hungarian Residence Permit
05How a Chinese Investor Obtained Hungarian Residence Permit Through a Regulated Fund and Legally Transferred Capital Out of China
06How to Obtain Hungarian Residence Permit through a Closed Class A Warehouse Fund without Direct Real Estate PurchaseReviewsHungary
Hungary client reviews
Reviews of Hungary from the shared BRIDGES database.
ViktorInvestor
I did everything correctly: chose the fund, invested the money, and waited for my residence permit. Then it turns out the fund's certificate has an error, and because of that I might be denied. The money is invested, but the paperwork is flawed - and I'm the one who suffers!
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MikhailRemote SpecialistAfter a White Card refusal I thought Hungary was closed. Daniel analysed the reason and changed the ground. Hungarian residence granted.
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KarimEntrepreneur from the UAE
Andrés chose a regulated fund in Hungary and confirmed my source of funds. I have a foothold in the EU and no need to move from the Emirates.
Read the caseKnowledge baseHungary
Knowledge base on Hungary
Materials on citizenship, residence, taxes and life in Hungary.
All articles 61+
- Hungarian Citizenship Documents by Descent: Clear Checklist 2026
- Hungary Real Estate 2026: Returns and Risks for Investors
- Hungary's business residence permit 2026: open a company and obtain residency
- Hungary's golden visa in 2026: a 10-year guest investor residence permit
- Hungary permanent residence in 2026: how to get it and how it differs from a residence permit
- Hungary residence permit 2026: all grounds and how to get it
- Hungary residence permit for students 2026: studying as a path to the EU
- Hungary visa for Russians in 2026: how to get it, chances, and nuances
- Hungary visa: is it needed, which one, and how to get it
- Hungary's golden visa for Russians: why it is sold when EU sanctions close it
- Hungary plans a wealth tax: 1% on assets above EUR 2.7 million, including for non-residents
- What a Hungarian passport gives in 2026: visa-free travel, work, and life in the European Union
- Oath of Hungarian Citizenship and Registration of Vital Acts: Final Procedure in 2026
- Life in Hungary and Russia in 2026: prices, salaries and quality of life
- Life in Hungary: a analysis of the pros and cons
- Jobs in Hungary for foreigners in 2026: in-demand professions and salaries
- Types of Hungary visas: tourist, work, student, and national D
- Taxes in Hungary 2026: rates, residency and benefits
- Safety in Hungary: one of the safest EU countries
- Moving to Hungary in 2026: a step-by-step relocation plan
- Moving to Hungary with kids 2026: schools, kindergartens, and adaptation
- Climate in Hungary by seasons and regions: from Lake Balaton to the mountains
- Medicine in Hungary: insurance, clinics and dental tourism
- How to prove Hungarian origin: archives, vital records, genealogy (2026)
- Transport in Hungary: Budapest metro, trains and cars - complete guide
- Best Cities in Hungary for Living in 2026: Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged and Others
- Real estate in Hungary: prices, buying as a foreigner, and the permit
- Documents for a Hungary visa: the list, the form, filing through VFS
- Schengen visa to Hungary: type C, timelines, and the 90/180 rule
- Cost of living in Hungary 2026: full breakdown of prices
- Higher education in Hungary 2026: universities, cost, languages of instruction
- How Long to Wait for Hungary Citizenship: Timeline 2026
- Dual Citizenship Russia-Hungary in 2026: Do You Need to Renounce Russian Citizenship
- Family reunification in Hungary in 2026: a residence permit for a spouse and children
- IT and remote work from Hungary in 2026: the White Card residence permit and taxes
- From Residence Permit to Hungarian Citizenship: A Year-by-Year Route
- Education and schools in Hungary for foreign children
- Pros and cons of living in Hungary 2026: a émigré's view
- Healthcare and insurance in Hungary 2026: how an expat gets medical care
- Work visa and work permit in Hungary 2026: how to arrange it
- How to Open a Bank Account in Hungary as a Foreigner in 2026
- The best areas of Budapest and Hungarian cities for foreigners
- Transport and driving licenses in Hungary 2026: exchanging your license and getting around
- Document translation and apostille for Hungarian citizenship (2026): step-by-step guide
- Hungary vs Greece vs Portugal Golden Visa: what to choose in 2026
- Hungary or Cyprus: residence permit, permanent residence for investment and taxes in 2026
- Hungary or Serbia for Russians: where is it easier to get a residence permit in 2026
- Portugal or Hungary in 2026: Investor residence permit, taxes, citizenship and life
- Citizenship of Hungary or Poland by roots: what to choose in 2026
- Citizenship of Hungary or Slovakia by origin: what to choose in 2026
- Repatriation to the EU: Hungary, Romania or Bulgaria - where is it easier to get a passport in 2026
- How to open a business in Hungary in 2026: Kft or sole proprietor - a step-by-step guide
- Citizenship of Bulgaria or Hungary: EU passport by roots
- Residence Permit or Citizenship of Hungary: What to Apply For in 2026
- European residence permit without mandatory residence: Greece, Cyprus or Hungary in 2026
MaterialsTo study
Materials to study
- Hungarian citizenship guideWho can apply, the documents and the exam.
- Guest Investor guideInvestment, family and the process.
- White Card guideIncome, housing and renewal.
- Self-employed residence guideThe activity, income and housing.
- Guest Investor in plain wordsWhat the term means and who it suits.
- The Hungarian passport rankingVisa-free countries and its place in the index.
TimelineOfficial decisions
What has changed in the programmes
- 2011
The 2010 amendment XLIV came into force: simplified naturalisation by descent appeared, with no requirement of residence in Hungary.
- 2019
Under EU regulation 2016/1191 the certified translations of sworn translators from European Union countries are accepted.
- 2020
Applicants are automatically issued an identity card, so a photograph, a signature and fingerprints are taken at the filing.
- 2026
The conditions as to the ancestor and the line of descent have not changed, and Hungary still has no investment programme.
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