Hungary is one of the fastest golden visa programs in Europe. It takes only 3-6 months compared to massive wait times in Portugal, Greece which can take years.
The Average processing time for Hungary Guest investor visa program may take anywhere from 3-6 months depending on where you apply.
- Within Hungary – 3 months
- Outside Hungary – 6 months
Processing Timelines
| Stage | Approximate Duration |
|---|---|
| Document Preparation | 1-2 months |
| Review and Due Diligence | 1 month |
| Investment completion | 1 month |
| Bank Account Opening in Hungary | Less than 1 month |
| Visa / Residence permit processing | 3-6 months |
| Total Time | 6-8 months |
- Administrative review: 21-30 business days (~3–4 weeks) in most cases.
- Biometrics Recording – 1 day.
- Issuance of residence permit card: 2 weeks
The OIF immgration office will take a decision on the application within 20-30 business days depending on if documents in order. Any Missing documents or incomplete filled applications can lead to extended delays in processing times. We help you to prepare the documents carefully to complete the process.
You are required to visit Hungary for fingerprinting or biometrics for just 1 day. The Residence cards can be collected by proxy or lawyer.