€1 million
Apartment in the centre of Budapest with a view of the Danube or the historical centre
Real estate investment in Hungary
Hungary doesn’t limit sales of properties and land to foreigners, except for agricultural land and architectural monuments.
Statistics confirm the liquidity of investments: residential real estate prices grow by an average of 3,4% every quarter. Seven years ago, an apartment of 100 m2 cost an average of €111,000, and today it is sold for €260,000.
€2,600
Average price per 1 m²
€500,000+
Real estate investment for residency
6—30%
Associated costs, of the property value
How the residential property price index is growing in Hungary
Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in Hungary
€500,000
Apartment in the centre of Budapest
€200,000
Apartment outside the centre of Budapest
Investment real estate in Hungary
Hungary, Budapest
€593,000 — €946,000
Stylish apartments with city view, First District, Budapest
75 m² — 107 m²
2—3 
2—3 
Hungary, Budapest
€552,000 — €581,000
Elegant apartments with 4 bedrooms, Eleventh District, Budapest103 m² — 124 m²4 4 
Hungary, Budapest
€229,000 — €628,000
Cosy apartments with 3-4 bedrooms, Fourteenth District, Budapest68 m² — 173 m²3—4 3—4 Schedule a meeting
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Hungary residency or citizenship by real estate investment
The Hungary Golden Visa is available from July 2024, leading to a 10-year residence permit. The investment options include a property purchase for at least €500,000.
The investor can add their spouse and children in the application. Upon making the investment, applicants and their families are granted residence permits, which allows them to live, work, and study in Hungary.
The permit can be renewed once for 10 more years.
If the investor lives in Hungary permanently, they can become permanent residents after 3 years. Citizenship becomes available to permanent residents after 8 more years.
Minimum real estate investment in Hungary
€500,000
For residential real estate
Only residential real estate is allowed to be purchased. Investors must obtain permission from the Land Committee: this can only be done through a lawyer who accompanies the transaction.
The property must be purchased after January 1st, 2025 to qualify for the Golden Visa.
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Status
Obtaining time
€300,000+
Permanent residency
6+ months
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€300,000+Permanent residency6+ months
AED 750,000+
Residence permit
2+ months
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AED 750,000+Residence permit2+ months
€500,000+
Residence permit
5+ months
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€500,000+Residence permit5+ months
Not limited
Residency after D Visas
6+ months
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Not limitedResidency after D Visas6+ months
40+ guides with European countries
Find out how much it costs to buy and rent real estate in each country, what the market dynamics are and what taxes you need to pay when buying and selling.
Real estate investment in MonacoForeigners can freely buy, lease, and sell real estate in Monaco, except for properties near the residence of the Prince of Monaco.
€75,200
Average price per 1 m²
1.6%
Average price growth per quarter
Real estate investment in LithuaniaForeigners can freely buy, sell and rent out real estate in Lithuania.
€3,700
Average price per 1 m²
2.5%
Average price growth per quarter
Real estate investment in ItalyForeigners can buy, sell, and rent out real estate without restrictions in Italy.
€4,000
Average price per 1 m²
1%
Average price growth per quarter
€5,800
Average price per 1 m²
1.1%
Average price growth per quarter
Real estate investment in DenmarkDenmark limits real estate sales to foreigners: one must have a residence permit and live in the country for at least five years to buy...
€5,300
Average price per 1 m²
1.5%
Average price growth per quarter
Real estate investment in CroatiaTo purchase a property in Croatia, one must get approval from the Minister of Justice. Foreigners can rent out real estate only through...
€3,400
Average price per 1 m²
2%
Average price growth per quarter
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