Program Map

Which Path Takes You to Europe? 6 Different Programs

Find the right program based on your income, investment capacity, and goals - all on one screen.

6 Program Types Main routes
12 EU Countries Active options
5+ Years Potential path to citizenship

2-Question Quiz

Find the right program in 2 questions

This quiz is not a legal assessment; it is a discovery tool. Still, it helps narrow down your program choice in minutes.

Result: Investor Residence

Recommended Route

Investor Residence

The cleanest route for profiles seeking low physical stay with capital investment.

View Details →
Golden route

Investor Residence

250K-500K EUR

Long-term residence permit through fund, real estate, or strategic investment.

Countries

4

Work

Flexible

Family

Yes

Schengen accessFamily includedLow stay requirement
Who is it for?High net worth investors
D7 / NLV

Passive Income Residence

760-2,400 EUR/mo

Residence permit for retirees, investors, or families with regular non-employment income.

Countries

3

Work

Generally no

Family

Yes

No investment requiredLifestyle-focusedLow operational burden
Who is it for?Those with rental, dividend, or pension income
Remote work

Digital Nomad Visa

2,500-4,000 EUR/mo

Income-based residence option for remote professionals and freelancers.

Countries

4

Work

Yes

Family

Yes in most countries

No company setup neededFlexible lifestyleFast decision
Who is it for?International remote workers
Business plan based

Entrepreneur & Startup

Business plan / runway

Residence path through innovative business idea, startup acceptance, or local incorporation.

Countries

4

Work

Yes

Family

Yes

High leverageEU market accessIncubator advantage
Who is it for?Founders and startup teams
Blue Card

Work Permit

Salary threshold

Qualified employee residence model through employer sponsorship or EU Blue Card.

Countries

4

Work

Yes

Family

Yes

Career-focusedFast settlementStrong path to permanent residence
Who is it for?Technical and executive professionals
Based on existing status

Family Reunification

Depends on main file

Reunification applications based on a family member with existing residence or citizenship.

Countries

1

Work

Varies by country

Family

Main purpose

Clear family focusSingle file reunificationLong-term stability
Who is it for?Those with spouse or parent in the EU

Program Comparison

Quick table: what does each route require?

Residence Finder Test →
ProgramCountriesMin. Income / InvestmentWork permitFamily
InvestorPT, BG, HU, GR250K-500K EURYesYes
Passive IncomePT, ES, IT760-2,400 EUR/moLimitedYes
Digital NomadPT, ES, IT2.5K+ EUR/moYesYes
StartupPT, FR, EE, NLBusiness plan basedYesYes
Work PermitDE, NL, IE, FRSalary thresholdYesYes
Family ReunificationEU-wideDepends on main fileVariesYes

Found your program? Let us narrow down the country together.

In the next step, let us review country and process risks on the same table.