Hungary
Europe
Key facts
- Capital
- Budapest
- Population
- 9,514,251
- 2025
- Area
- 93,030 km²
- Official language
- Hungarian
- Currency
- Hungarian Forint
- HUF
- GDP per capita
- US$25,907
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Hungary allows dual citizenship in both directions, though since 2025 dual citizens with a non-EEA nationality can have citizenship suspended for security reasons.
Hungary (Europe) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #7/198 (94.2/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #142/200 (57.1/100). The passport ranks #7/198 and reaches 198 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 75.7/100 (#46/199). On the entry side, 92/197 passports can enter Hungary without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 3 active citizenship and residence programmes in Hungary.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity70.3
- Safety & Stability82.8
- Economy & Income68.8
- Education77.4
- Environment & Clean Water73.1
- Infrastructure89.7
- Digital Connectivity72.6
- Equality76.4
- Learning Quality81.6
- Educational Attainment81.6
- Expected Years of Schooling71.4
- Education Spending66.9
- Basic Access82.7
- Violent Crime98.9
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism73.6
- Law Enforcement & Order56.7
- Road Safety83.1
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes88.8
- Coverage & Access92.5
- Health Workforce & Facilities58.8
- Spending & Investment27.3
- Financial Protection70.8
- Personal Income Tax72.7
- Capital Gains & Dividends62.5
- System & Incentives72.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security55.0
- Rule of Law & Property Rights51.3
- Political Stability73.6
- Institutions & Regulation61.2
- Financial Soundness66.9
- Monetary Stability46.2
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education77.4
- Healthcare70.3
- Safety82.8
- Quality of Life75.7
- Cost of living57.1
- Passport94.2
- Passport94.2
- Quality of Life75.7
- Safety82.8
- Healthcare70.3
- Purchasing power & price stability53.5
- Education77.4
- Wealth Protection64.1
- Tax76.1
- Cost of living57.1
- Healthcare70.3
- Safety82.8
- Quality of Life75.7
- Tax76.1
- Wealth Protection64.1
- Affordable Prices61.8
- Price Stability46.2
- Purchasing power55.3
At a glance
Entering Hungary
- Visa-free: 92 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 105 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Europe on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 3/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Residence permit for guest self-employment
- White Card (Digital Nomad Residence Permit)
- Guest Investor Programme (GIP)
Frequently asked questions about Hungary
What is the capital of Hungary?
The capital of Hungary is Budapest.
What is the population of Hungary?
According to the World Bank, Hungary had a population of 9,514,251 in 2025.
What is the official language of Hungary?
The official language of Hungary is Hungarian.
What currency does Hungary use?
Hungary uses the Hungarian Forint (HUF).
Does Hungary allow dual citizenship?
Hungary allows dual citizenship in both directions, though since 2025 dual citizens with a non-EEA nationality can have citizenship suspended for security reasons.
How strong is the Hungary passport?
The Hungary passport ranks #7 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 198 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Hungary passport holders?
Holders of the Hungary passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 16 destinations and need an e-Visa for 33. Full list: Hungary passport page.
How many passports can enter Hungary without applying for a visa in advance?
92 of 197 passports can enter Hungary without applying for a consular visa in advance: 92 visa-free. 105 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Hungary offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 3 active citizenship and residency programmes in Hungary: Residence permit for guest self-employment, White Card (Digital Nomad Residence Permit) and Guest Investor Programme (GIP). Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Hungary?
In Hungary, Guest Investor Programme (GIP) requires a minimum investment starting from US$270,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Hungary?
In Hungary, an application under White Card (Digital Nomad Residence Permit) takes about 0–1 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Hungary through these programmes?
Through Guest Investor Programme (GIP), citizenship of Hungary is possible after about 8 years (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Hungary?
In Hungary, White Card (Digital Nomad Residence Permit) requires 183 days of physical presence a year and Guest Investor Programme (GIP) 0 days (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Hungary?
All 2 programmes can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Hungary strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Hungary is strongest on the Passport Index (#7 of 198) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#142 of 200).
How does Hungary rank for quality of life?
Hungary scores 75.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #52 of 211.
Is Hungary expensive to live in?
Hungary scores 57.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #142 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Hungary?
Hungary scores 82.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #59 of 203.
How does Hungary rank for healthcare?
Hungary scores 70.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #47 of 192.
How does Hungary rank for education?
Hungary scores 77.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #38 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
