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HungaryNo retirement visa, but the Guest Investor permit and a residence permit 'for other purposes' with proof of means both work; foreign pensions are generally untaxed under treaties. Budapest and Lake Balaton's north shore host most retirees.
What to compare
- Income or deposit threshold, and whether it must be a pension.
- Health insurance requirements and public-system access.
- Tax treatment of foreign pensions and any special retiree regimes.
- Path to permanent residency and time allowed abroad.
- Where retirees cluster: Pécs and Balatonfüred.
Official & reference sources
Mid-range partners
Mid-range · partner listingRetirement communitiesManaged communities near Szeged with healthcare access
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