PROTOCOL: EU-05
REGION: Central Europe
STATUS: ACTIVE

Hungary

ENTRY CAPEX €250,000
SYSTEM LATENCY 2-3 Months
PHYSICAL LOAD 0 Days
TAX EXPOSURE 15% Flat (PIT)
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  • he "Risk-Free" Sequence: Uniquely, Hungary allows you to apply for the visa first. You are only required to deploy the €250,000 capital after your application is approved. If rejected, you lose nothing.
  • 10-Year Validity: Unlike Portugal (2 years) or Greece (5 years), the Hungarian "Guest Investor" card is issued for 10 years upfront. This eliminates the headache of frequent renewals.
  • Full Family Inclusion: The main applicant can include a spouse and minor children. Dependent children under 25 and elderly parents can often be included under specific dependency criteria.
  • Zero Stay Requirement: There is no obligation to live in Hungary. You can maintain the residency (and Schengen travel rights) without spending a single day in the country.

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  • Political Friction: Hungary's government frequently clashes with the European Commission. While the residency is legally sound today, future geopolitical tensions could impact Schengen privileges (though currently, full access remains).
  • No Citizenship Path: This is a "Forever Residency." It does not lead to citizenship unless you physically move there and live for 8 years (plus learn Hungarian). It is a travel document, not a passport play.
  • Currency Exposure: While the investment funds are often pegged to the Euro, the local economy runs on the Forint (HUF), introducing potential FX friction for local lifestyle spending.

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    Global Asset Directory

    01 // FORTRESS (G7)
    United States EB-5 Canada SUV United Kingdom INNOVATOR Australia 188 SERIES New Zealand INVESTOR 1 Singapore GIP
    02 // EU ACCESS
    Portugal GOLD Malta MERIT Greece TIERED Italy FLAT TAX Hungary GUEST INV Latvia RESI
    03 // OPTIMIZERS
    UAE (Dubai) 0% TAX St. Kitts & Nevis $250K Antigua & Barbuda $230K Grenada $235K St. Lucia $240K Dominica $200K
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    Panama FRIENDLY Vanuatu DSP Turkey CIP Egypt CIP Mauritius PRP
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