To apply for a Hungarian temporary residence permit, applicants must meet specific requirements. Applicants must:
- Pass due diligence and background checks conducted at different stages of the application process.
- Show evidence that they possess sufficient funds to support themselves and their family members (if applicable). A minimum of €27,000 is required for the primary applicant, and €16,000 for each dependents.
- Be willing and able to provide information confirming the legitimate origins of their wealth.
- Obtain authorization from the competent authorities to purchase residential property in Hungary with a minimum value of ~€150,000 (HUF 56,000,000), based on prevailing market rates for program-eligible properties.
- Qualifying properties must meet particular criteria, such as being completed and residential, with at least 6 sq. m of living area per person (excluding non-living spaces like corridors, bathrooms and the kitchen).
- Prove that they have the financial resources to buy residential property in Hungary.
- Complete the full purchase of the property within 90 days of receiving their Hungarian ID card.
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