Main routes
The most used European residency routes:
- Study → work permit
- Skilled-worker residence
- Golden visa & investment
- Passive income (e.g. Portugal D7)
- Startup & self-employment
European residency — real routes
European residency through genuine routes — no empty promises
- ✓ Route comparison with current rules
- ✓ Clear cost & time estimates
- ✓ Local legal support
- ✓ Path to PR and citizenship
Residency has many doors: study, work, investment, self-employment, family. Buying property or a boutique hotel in CH/DE/AT/FR alone does not grant a passport — the right route depends on your age, budget and goal, and we find and execute it.
Which country?
In the assessment we match your profile against each country’s current conditions and put two or three realistic options in front of you, with numbers and timelines.
After the permit
We also plan renewals, permanent residency (usually after 5 years) and citizenship so your long-term path is clear.
How it works, step by step
- 1
Route assessment
We match your age, budget, degree and goal against each country's current rules.
- 2
Route & country selection
Two or three realistic options with numbers, timelines and risks — you choose.
- 3
Residency file
Documents, certified translations and forms prepared with local lawyers/experts.
- 4
Submission & first permit
We file the application and follow it until your first residence card is issued.
- 5
Renewals to PR
Renewals, permanent residency (usually 5 years) and citizenship planned from day one.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest European residency route?
It depends on your profile: study for younger applicants, work visas for professionals, passive-income routes like Portugal's D7 for others. A 'cheapest' answer without a profile is advertising, not advice.
What budget do I need?
Study routes start around €10–15k per year; investment routes from ~€250k. At the assessment we give you the real number for your route.
When does residency lead to a passport?
Most countries grant PR after ~5 years of legal residence, then citizenship (usually 5–10 years depending on the country), subject to language and clean record. Buying property or a boutique hotel alone does not grant a passport.
Does buying property or a hotel in CH/DE/AT/FR grant residency?
Usually not automatically. Switzerland, Germany, Austria and France have no property golden visa; assets can support a file (e.g. France VLS-TS) but residency is designed separately — we reject 'buy = residency' promises.
Can my family come with me?
In most routes yes — spouses and children under 18 usually get dependent permits. We cover each country's details in the consultation.
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