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Hungary Passport Gains Strength with U.S. Visa Waiver Inclusion
The Trump Administration has fully restored Hungary’s inclusion into Visa Waiver Program (VWP) status appropriate after Hungary took steps to improve its security measures. Hungarian citizens now have expanded access to travel between Hungary and the United States. Hungarians will be able to apply for an ESTA with a two-year validity period which can be…
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Hungary Golden Visa Shines with U.S. Waiver Back in Place
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…
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Hungary vs Portugal: Golden Visa Differences
Below are the subtle differences between two most popular golden visa programs running in Europe. In short, Portugal is more suitable for those who seek EU nationality quickest, Hungary is more preferred those who seek long term permanent residency. Quick Comparison The most important differences between Hungary and Portugal Golden visa programs are shown below..…
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Hungary Approves Granit Fund for Guest Investors
The National Immigration Directorate and Aliens policing (OIF), on Jan 22, 2025 has approved the second investment fund eligible for Guest investor visas (Golden visa). To receive Guest residence in Hungary, foreigners must invest atleast EUR 250,000 in a real estate investment fund. The property purchase route has been canceled by Hungarian government to protect…
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Hungary Cancels €500k Real Estate Option for Guest Investor Visa
The Hungarian Government has removed the buying properties for Golden visa (guest investor) program, in an abrupt last minute move to protect the country from rising property rents and overvaluation of the property market. The Guest investor visa program for real estate investors was scheduled to start on Jan 1, 2025. The amendments to the…
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Hungary Received 100+ Golden Visa Applications
Hungary has received 109 applications for Guest investor visa program, of which 11 investors have received Guest investor residence permit as of Sep 30, 2024, according to National Directorate of Immigration . Hungary Launched Guest investor visa program in June 2024. Currently the €250,000 investment fund route, open for investment applications. The National Directorate of…
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Application Stages for Hungary Guest Investor Visa
The Hungarian guest investor visa program comprises of several stages from initial application to investment to citizenship under the investment fund option. The processing time is approximately 4-6 months. 1. Initial stage 2. Entry visa application Schengen Visa Holders If you already hold a schengen visa or residence permit issued by EU schengen states, then…
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List of Institutions Eligible for Hungary Guest Investor Visa
Hungary Government has published list of institutions eligible for golden visa for financial donations to higher education institutions (university) and public trusts. Foreign investors seeking Hungary Guest investor permit, must donate 1 million euro to support educational, scientific research or artistic creation activities. Under the Guest investor program rules, a visa or residence permit for…
