Head to head
Canada vs Hungary
Three key differences
- Different status types: Canada grants permanent residence, Hungary grants long-term residence — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Canada runs $196,375 below Hungary.
- Upper timeline: Hungary is 36 months shorter than Canada.
Field
Canada
Hungary
Status type
Permanent residence
Long-term residence
Min. investment
$75,000
$270,000
Government & due diligence
$1,625
$3,000
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$76,625
$273,000
Timeline
30–42 mo
3–6 mo
Residency
146 d/yr
0 d/yr
Visit required
Yes
Yes
Eligible family
配偶 + 22岁以下子女
配偶 + 未成年子女 + 依赖父母
Dual citizenship
N/A
N/A
Years to citizenship
3 yrs
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Worldwide taxation
No
No
Quota & backlog
Backlog
None
● Numerically favourable on that line. A number, not a recommendation — no program wins every line.
Figures reflect prevailing industry terms, compiled 2026-08-11. Rules and fees change without notice; official announcements and a case-by-case assessment govern. Totals exclude the service fee, which runs $500–$8,000 by program.
