Hungary – Visas
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Make your move to Hungary
Budapest's thermal baths and grand riverfront anchor a country with low costs, affordable property and famously light-touch taxation. Investor and remote-work routes lead to permanent residency in time.
Hungary at a glance
Cost of living
Low
Property
Affordable
Healthcare
Moderate
Safety
Safe
Climate
Cool (~11°C)
English
Widely spoken
Expat community
Established
Where Hungary is strongest: safety #21 of 78cost of living #26 of 77visa ease #30 of 81
Worth weighing up: size of expat community #54 of 81tax friendliness #50 of 81healthcare #45 of 78
TaxFlat 15%, US treaty terminated 2024
Visa / residencyGuest Investor or nomad White Card, 3yr PR
General information to compare destinations, not personal financial, tax or immigration advice.
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Your first steps to Hungary
Hungary – Residency
Hungary provides foreign nationals with numerous routes to residency, including temporary permits covering employment, study, family reunification, and…
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