Onafhankelijk advies en volledige aanvraagvoorbereiding voor oprichters in de meest veerkrachtige innovatie-economieën van Europa — endorsement en visumbeslissingen blijven bij de erkende facilitators en immigratieautoriteiten.
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Dedicated Startup Residence Permit endorsed by a recognized facilitator, 1-year visa with renewal to self-employed.
French Tech Visa for founders, 4-year residence permit, access to Station F and BPI France support programs.
Tech Visa and StartUP Visa programs, incubator endorsement pathway leading to D2 residence permit.
Startup Permit endorsed by Business Finland, 2-year permit, world-class deep-tech and gaming ecosystem.
Entrepreneur Visa under Law 14/2013, 3-year permit, ENISA endorsement, attractive Beckham tax regime.
Overview, investment, timeline, benefits, residence and citizenship for every supported country at a glance.
| Country | Program overview | Min. investment | Timeline | Key benefits | PR pathway | Citizenship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
🇳🇱Netherlands Startup Residence Permit | 1-yr permit via recognised facilitator, renew to self-employed permit. | €4,500 + KOA fee | 2–3 months | EU access, English-speaking, world-class tech hubs (Amsterdam, Eindhoven) | 60 mo (5 yr) | 5 years |
🇫🇷France French Tech Visa (Passeport Talent) | 4-year residence permit for founders, scale-ups & investors. | €20,000 personal funds | 3–4 months | Station F, BPI France grants, EU passport pathway, family visas included | 60 mo (5 yr) | 5 years |
🇵🇹Portugal StartUP Visa / D2 Permit | Incubator-endorsed permit + D2 entrepreneur route for SMEs. | €5,000 – €30,000 | 3–6 months | Low cost of living, NHR tax regime, family reunion, EU mobility | 60 mo (5 yr) | 5 years |
🇪🇸Spain Entrepreneur Visa (Law 14/2013) | 3-year permit, ENISA endorsement, fast track for innovative ventures. | €30,000 (recommended) | 20 working days | Beckham tax regime, Barcelona/Madrid hubs, family included | 60 mo (5 yr) | 10 years (2 for LatAm) |
🇫🇮Finland Startup Permit (Business Finland) | 2-year permit endorsed by Business Finland for scalable startups. | €1,000 / mo income proof | 2–3 months | Slush ecosystem, deep-tech & gaming, world-class quality of life | 48 mo (4 yr) | 5 years |
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