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Residency Visa

Answer 5 questions about your situation — income, lifestyle, budget, and goals — and we’ll identify the EU residency pathway that fits you best.

Question 1 of 5 Your situation
Question 2 of 5 Your income
Question 3 of 5 Investment capital
Question 4 of 5 Your priority
Question 5 of 5 Your timeline
Question 1 of 5
What best describes your situation?
This determines which visa categories are available to you.
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Question 2 of 5
What is your monthly income?
Many visas have minimum income or investment thresholds.
Question 3 of 5
Do you have capital available to invest?
Golden Visa programs require a qualifying investment. Answer based on liquid assets you could commit.
Question 4 of 5
What matters most to you?
This helps us rank the best match for your goals.
Question 5 of 5
When do you want to move?
Some visa types can be obtained in 1–3 months; others take 6–12 months.
Your Visa Match
Digital Nomad Visa
Live legally in the EU while working remotely for your existing clients or employer. No local employment required — just proof of stable remote income.
Best Match
Digital Nomad Visa
Work from anywhere in Europe with a dedicated remote work visa. Available in Latvia, Estonia, Portugal, Germany, and more — with fast processing and no employer sponsor needed.
Income required
~€2,700–4,000/mo
Processing time
1–3 months
Permit duration
1 year, renewable
Available in these countries
Latvia Estonia Portugal Germany Netherlands Spain
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Golden Visa
If you have €50k+ to invest, Latvia’s Golden Visa gives you permanent residency without a minimum stay requirement.
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Startup Visa
If you run your own online business as a founder, a startup visa may offer a cleaner legal structure than a nomad visa.
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Your Visa Match
Golden Visa
EU residency through a qualifying investment in real estate, funds, or a local business. No minimum stay required in most programs. Clear path to citizenship.
Best Match
Golden Visa
Residency by investment — the most flexible route for investors and those with capital. Latvia starts from €50,000, making it the most accessible Golden Visa in the EU.
Min. investment
€50,000 (Latvia)
Stay requirement
Often none
Citizenship path
5–10 years
Available in these countries
Latvia Greece Portugal Italy Malta Hungary Cyprus
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Digital Nomad Visa
If you work remotely and prefer a lower upfront cost, a nomad visa lets you live legally without a capital investment.
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Passive Income Visa
Some countries offer residency for those with sufficient passive income — no investment required.
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Your Visa Match
EU Blue Card
For highly qualified professionals with a confirmed job offer from an EU employer. Covers you and your family, and leads to long-term residency.
Best Match
EU Blue Card
The EU’s equivalent of the US H-1B — a work permit for skilled professionals. Requires a job offer and university degree, but offers a fast track to permanent residency.
Key requirement
Job offer + degree
Salary threshold
1.5x national average
Permit duration
Up to 4 years
Available in these countries
Germany Netherlands France Latvia Estonia
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Digital Nomad Visa
If you work remotely rather than for an EU employer, a nomad visa may be the simpler route.
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Startup Visa
If you plan to start your own venture in Europe rather than join an existing company.
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Your Visa Match
Startup Visa
For entrepreneurs building scalable, innovative businesses. Requires approval from a national startup authority or accelerator programme.
Best Match
Startup Visa
Europe’s startup visas are designed for founders relocating or building innovative businesses. Estonia, Latvia, and Portugal lead the field with fast approval and strong ecosystems.
Key requirement
Scalable business plan
Processing time
1–4 months
Permit duration
1–2 years, renewable
Available in these countries
Estonia Latvia Portugal Lithuania Germany Netherlands
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EU Blue Card
If you already have a job offer from an EU company rather than starting your own, the Blue Card may be faster.
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Golden Visa
If you have capital to invest and want residency without the startup approval process.
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Your Visa Match
Passive Income / Retirement Visa
For those who can support themselves without working — through pension, investment returns, or savings. Ideal for early retirees and financially independent individuals.
Best Match
Passive Income / Retirement Visa
Southern Europe offers exceptional retirement conditions — warm climate, affordable living, excellent healthcare, and well-established expat communities. Portugal, Greece, and Malta lead for Americans.
Work permitted
No (passive only)
Income proof
Statements + pension
Best markets
Southern & Eastern EU
Available in these countries
Portugal Greece Latvia Malta Italy Cyprus
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Golden Visa
If you have capital to invest, a Golden Visa may give you more flexibility and a clearer citizenship path.
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Digital Nomad Visa
If you do any remote consulting or freelance work alongside your passive income.
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Your Visa Match
Student Visa
Enrol in an EU university or recognised higher education institution. Many countries offer low or no tuition fees, and allow part-time work alongside studies.
Best Match
Student Visa
Europe offers world-class universities at a fraction of US costs. Germany charges no tuition for international students. Latvia and Estonia offer English-language degrees with an affordable cost of living.
Key requirement
University acceptance
Part-time work
Allowed most countries
Post-study stay
Job-seeker extension
Available in these countries
Germany Netherlands Latvia Estonia France Czechia
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EU Blue Card
After graduating, an EU Blue Card is the most direct route to long-term skilled worker residency.
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Digital Nomad Visa
If you work online while studying and need a cleaner legal basis for your remote income.
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EU Residency Visas at a Glance
The six main pathways for Americans moving to Europe
Remote Workers
Digital Nomad Visa
Work remotely for non-EU employers while living legally in an EU country. Requires proof of sufficient income.
Income threshold~€2,700–4,000/mo
Best optionsLatvia, Estonia, Portugal
Permit duration1 year, renewable
Investors
Golden Visa
Residency through qualifying investment — real estate, funds, or business. No employment required.
Min. investment€50,000 (Latvia)
Best optionsLatvia, Greece, Portugal
Stay requirementOften none
Employed / Skilled Workers
EU Blue Card
For highly skilled professionals with a job offer from an EU employer. Requires a university degree and contract.
RequirementJob offer + degree
Best optionsGermany, Netherlands
Permit durationUp to 4 years
Entrepreneurs
Startup Visa
For founders building innovative, scalable businesses. Often requires approval from a national startup authority.
Best optionsEstonia, Latvia, Portugal
Key requirementScalable business plan
Permit duration1–2 years, renewable
Retirees / Passive Income
Passive Income / Retirement Visa
For those with sufficient passive income — pension, investment returns, savings. No work permitted.
Best optionsPortugal, Greece, Malta
Income thresholdVaries by country
Key benefitWarm climate + low cost
Students
Student Visa
Enrol in an EU university or recognised institution. Often allows part-time work alongside studies.
RequirementUniversity acceptance
Best optionsGermany, Netherlands, Latvia
TuitionOften low or free
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