Europe
Europe does not have one immigration system.
Each European country sets its own rules for founders, skilled workers, remote professionals and international students. The correct country depends on your profile, business model, income source, language, funding and long-term objective.
Synova helps clients compare selected pathways before building a country-specific application.
Category
Founder & Entrepreneur
For applicants who want to establish or develop a business.
UK Innovator Founder
The UK Innovator Founder route is designed for applicants establishing a business based on an innovative, viable and scalable idea.
Finland Start-Up Entrepreneur
Finland offers a residence permit for start-up entrepreneurs. Applicants generally need a positive Eligibility Statement from Business Finland before applying for the residence permit.
Netherlands Start-Up
The Netherlands Start-Up residence permit is intended for entrepreneurs establishing an innovative company and normally requires cooperation with a recognized or qualifying facilitator.
Portugal StartUP Visa
Portugal’s StartUP Visa is an entrepreneur residence pathway linked to innovative business development and certified incubators.
France Talent – Business Creator
France provides residence options for eligible entrepreneurs, including business creators and applicants developing qualifying innovative economic projects.
Germany Self-Employment
Germany offers residence options for self-employed entrepreneurs and, under separate rules, certain freelancers.
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Talent, Work & Lifestyle
For recognized talent, qualified professionals and remote professionals earning primarily outside the destination country.
UK Global Talent
The Global Talent visa is for leaders or potential leaders in eligible fields such as:
Germany Skilled Worker
Germany has several pathways for qualified professionals. Depending on the route, applicants may need:
Spain Digital Nomad
Spain’s international telework route is designed for eligible non-EU nationals working remotely through digital means.
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Study
For students seeking education and residence in selected European countries.
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