The Hungarian Golden Visa Program gains renewed interest among HNWIs after Trump administration reinstated Hungary into US Visa waiver Program.
On Sep 16, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has announced that Hungary will have its status in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) fully restored, following the completion of steps taken to address security vulnerabilities. Hungarians will be able to apply for an ESTA with a two-year validity period which can be used for multiple entries by September 30, 2025. The ESTA Visa Waiver Program facilitates secure travel between the United States and Hungary.
The Hungary Guest investor visa program launched in 2024, grants a long stay residence permit (10 years) to foreign investors who park a atleast 250,000 EUR into the Real estate fund or Donate EUR 1 million to Public educational institutions, later will be given a pathway to Hungarian citizenship after 8 years of living via naturalization.