For many people, Hungarian citizenship is a cherished dream. And you can understand why. Immigrants are attracted by a high standard of living, a comfortable climate, and an inexpensive education. However, this is only a small list of reasons that determine the decision of citizens of other states to apply for Hungarian citizenship. However, whatever they are, a person will still have to meet certain conditions imposed by the migration service to foreigners.
Offer for investors
The simplest way by which one can obtain Hungarian citizenship involves an immigrant investing a certain amount in the development of the infrastructure of a given state. The price of the issue is 300,000 euros. And on top of 60 000 at. e. for registration. Having donated this amount, a person will provide Hungarian permanent residence not only himself, but also his legal partner and minor children, if any. And permanent residence is the first priority basis for obtaining citizenship.
It is important to note that in order to obtain a Hungarian passport, investors will need to live in the country for only two years, and not eight, as the law requires. In addition, 300,000 euros will be mandatory returned to the person after 5 years.
Process features
It is important to note that Hungarian citizenship, drawn up on the basis of human participation in the development of economic infrastructure, implies some nuances.
First, the immigrant receives guarantees. They are provided by the international bank GRÁNIT BANK and the State Bank of Hungary. This provision is enshrined in the Hungarian Citizenship Act.
Secondly, the participation of an immigrant in the development of the country's economy is confirmed by a bilateral agreement. Only after his conclusion can a person transfer the previously indicated amount to the bank account. She will be frozen until the documents of the foreigner have passed all the checks. They are mandatory, since only after their implementation a decision can be made on the possibility of investment activity in Hungary.
In the event of a positive verdict, the amount will be transferred to the account of the Government Debt Management Center of the country. After this, the investor and his entire family will receive an unlimited permanent residence permit. And two years later - and the citizenship of Hungary.
But the security service may also refuse a foreigner to conduct investment activities. In this case, the entire amount will be returned to him in full, and the contract is canceled.
By the way, the Hungarian authorities do not require reports on exactly how the funds invested by the person were earned. This may be an accumulated salary, inheritance, winning the lottery or any other option.
General terms
Of course, not everyone is ready to donate such a considerable amount in order to expedite and simplify the acquisition of Hungarian citizenship. Many people choose the path of naturalization. Here are the requirements for immigrants:
- Compulsory residence in Hungary for 8 years.
- Knowledge of the language at the conversational level and constitutional norms (you need to pass an official exam).
- Lack of problems with the law and criminal record.
- The presence of a permanent source of income.
The hardest part is, of course, passing the exam. The Hungarian language is difficult, and many abandon the venture only because of the need to learn it.
Obtaining a residence permit
This is a mandatory procedure that every person who is interested in how to obtain Hungarian citizenship must go through. A citizen of Russia has several options:
- Reunion with family.
- The program for seniors.
- Study.
- Job.
- Business immigration.
Each of them needs a special package of documents. Having collected it, a person will have to open a long-term visa, and only then get a temporary residence permit. Usually it is drawn up for 1-2 years. Then the residence permit can be extended, but only for a maximum of two years.
If a person intends to obtain dual citizenship of Hungary, then it is better for him to submit documents for registration of permanent residence. It gives the immigrant all the rights that citizens of this country have. Except for the opportunity to attend elections and vote.
Business option
So, above we have already talked about the citizenship of Hungary for investment. Now you can talk about business immigration.
This option is suitable for people who have the opportunity to open their own company in this state. In Hungary, entrepreneurs have the right to organize a company, which is an analogue of the Russian LLC. And for this, the most interesting, you do not even need a lot of money. Share capital starts from 2,000 euros. These funds have the right to provide not one founder, but several at once. But the amount of participation should be at least 400 cu
A residence permit is issued to a businessman immediately. The same goes for members of his family. The document is valid for two years - then it needs to be renewed (or to issue permanent residence, as mentioned above). In the event that the company really operates and generates income, and its owner pays taxes, thereby benefiting the country, permanent residence is issued to him three years after the start of business.
Residence permit through the purchase of real estate
This option should also be noted with attention. After all, if a person plans to obtain Hungarian citizenship, then he will also need his own housing.
Having your own apartment or house in Hungary is not considered the basis for obtaining a residence permit. However, this is a significant plus, often determining a positive decision of the FMS representatives on the issue of permanent residence permits to the applicant. In addition, a person with his property at the consulate can be issued not a short-term visa, but a multi-Schengen, valid for 5 years.
But, a residence permit when buying real estate is also possible to issue. To do this, a person will have to buy a house or apartment worth more than 300,000 euros. Previously, he will need to draw up a petition to the Hungarian municipal authority, through which he will notify the authorities of his desire to acquire real estate. Prior to this, you will have to pay 10% in advance. As soon as the municipality approves the application, the person will be able to deposit the rest of the amount and proceed to the paperwork - first for the property, and then for the multivisa. After receiving it, he will need to submit a package of papers for registration of a residence permit. And three years later he will be given permanent residence.
Employment
A considerable part of immigrants, thinking about how to obtain Hungarian citizenship, decides to try their luck in finding work in this country. This is difficult because the pre-emptive right to employment is assigned to the indigenous people of the state. As well as subjects of those countries that signed the Schengen agreement.
But if an immigrant is a highly qualified specialist whose services the owner of a company is really interested in, he has a chance. All concerns in this regard rest with the employer. It is he who will need to collect all the necessary certificates for the employment of a foreigner, and obtain permission for him. Which will become an immigrant document, which is the basis for a long-term visa and residence permit.
But, again, in order to get a well-paid position, one must be fluent in the Hungarian language. In addition, Hungary has a rather high level of instability. Any financial crisis leads to reductions. And first of all, foreigners fall into the category of dismissed.
Blood citizenship
I would also like to say a few words about him.Not everyone can obtain Hungarian citizenship by repatriation - and there are good reasons for this. One, to be more precise, is the presence of consanguinity with a citizen of this country. And here, to whom this option suits:
- Foreigner married to a Hungarian.
- Children adopted by citizens of this country.
- Refugees who have confirmed their status.
- Children born in this state who will remain stateless if they are not granted Hungarian.
- Every child who has received a residence permit before his majority.
- People who moved from Hungary from 09/15/1947 to 05/02/1990 and who consequently lost their citizenship.
For persons corresponding to any category of the above, preferential conditions are provided. The decision on obtaining citizenship is made as soon as possible after the application is submitted, and the period of settlement is reduced to five or three years from the prescribed eight.
Documents
So, it was briefly described above on what conditions Hungarian citizenship can be issued for Russians. Now it’s worth listing the documents that must be submitted to the migration service for this. Here's what you need to show:
- The application of a standard form in Hungarian.
- Originals and copies of national and foreign passports.
- Residence permit or permanent residence.
- Two shots. One visa, standard, and the other portrait.
- Documents confirming the identity of the applicant, his origin, marital status, as well as the existence of family ties (marriage, divorce, child birth certificates, etc.).
- Brief official biography.
Each document must be notarized. It is very important to take this process responsibly. Indeed, in 90% of cases after the adoption of documents for consideration, the FMS representatives make a positive decision. But in any case, a person will be notified about him. And when the Hungarian passport is made, the newly made citizen of the country will need to take the oath of allegiance to the Republic as part of the ceremony.