Realistic route matching
We test your idea, team stage and budget against the four official programmes — before you spend. If we don't see a clear path for your situation, we say so upfront.
European startup visas
Build your startup in Europe.
Four official, transparent routes — the Netherlands, Portugal, Denmark and Slovenia — for founders who are past guessing. We match your path against the reality of each programme.
One clear step is enough to begin.
WGOEU
Your path, a fresh perspective
Four countries, one decision
The numbers
Informed decisions need clear numbers.
4official startup-visa routes
1-2years of initial residence, by route
5years to permanent residence in NL & PT
A clearer path
From idea to a European company, one clear path.
An assessor-ready pitch
A business plan and presentation built to earn a “yes” from endorsers and expert panels, refined over several rounds and stress-tested against hard questions.
Support through landing
From approval to incorporation, banking and residence — beside you through the first year of building.
Concrete deliverables
Exactly what you get
Advice is talk; here, everything you receive is specific and tangible.
A route-match report
A written assessment of which of the four routes fits your idea, team and budget — and why.
An assessor-ready business plan and pitch
A document written and prepared directly for a facilitator or expert panel — not a generic template.
Assessment-session preparation
Rehearsing the questions a facilitator or panel is likely to ask, before the real session.
Incorporation and bank-account guidance
The practical steps after approval: from registering the company to opening a local bank account.
Legal support via our partner
For the legal and contractual side, through our partner legal institute.
Support through to your residence permit
From filing the application to the moment you hold your residence permit.
How we work
Our path in four steps.
No surprises; you know each step before taking the next.
-
A short conversation
In one session we understand your goal, team and timeline.
-
Matching four routes
We compare your situation with the Netherlands, Portugal, Denmark and Slovenia, and present the recommended route with clear reasoning.
-
Pitch and file preparation
Business plan, documents and the presentation for assessors or endorsers.
-
Application and landing
Filing, arrival, incorporation and the first months of building.
Possible destinations
Every destination opens a new story.
Netherlands
Nederland
The Dutch startup visa: Europe's fastest lane for teams ready to grow.
View the pathPortugal
Portugal
The Portuguese startup visa: low costs, calm Atlantic air and Europe's doorstep.
View the pathDenmark
Danmark
The Danish startup visa: an organised society for professional founders.
View the pathSlovenia
Slovenija
The Slovenian startup visa: Europe's hidden gateway with low costs and fast processing.
View the pathThe European ecosystem
This isn't our claim — it's the market trend.
$64BRaised by European startups in 2025 — nearly 10x growth in five years (Dealroom report)
Top 5Amsterdam's rank among Europe's startup ecosystems, per Dealroom's 2025 Global Tech Ecosystem Index
21Unicorns in Copenhagen alone — Denmark is Europe's third-largest AI hub
2x+Growth in Portugal's startup funding from 2022 to 2025, past €1.8 billion
Sources: public Dealroom and StartupBlink reports, 2025.
WGOEU Journal
The latest guides and analyses.
Netherlands Startup Visa: the complete 2026 guide from endorsement to residence
Everything about the Dutch startup visa: facilitator requirements, documents, costs, application steps and the path from a one-year permit to permanent residence.
Denmark Startup Visa: expert-panel review and the two-year route
The complete Startup Denmark guide: expert-panel idea assessment, the two-year renewable permit, costs and the advantages of the Copenhagen ecosystem.
Slovenia Startup Visa: the low-cost, low-competition gateway into Europe
Why Slovenia appeals to budget-conscious founders: evaluating bodies, affordable Ljubljana incorporation, a competitive tax rate and eurozone membership.
Legal grounding
Backed by trusted legal counsel in Iran
For the legal and contractual side of your path — from contract drafting to legal advice inside Iran — we work with the Ettehad-e Edalat Gostar Legal Institute. That partnership means your path isn't just a marketing promise; there's a defined legal framework behind it.
This institute is our legal partner, not part of the WGOEU brand; its role is contractual legal support, not a guarantee of any visa outcome.
WGOEU's legal partner in Iran · Reg. No. 35654
FAQ
Questions we hear often.
What is a startup visa and how does it differ from a work visa?
A startup visa is for founders building their own company in the destination country; instead of an employment contract, assessment focuses on the idea, team and growth potential.
Which country suits my startup: the Netherlands, Portugal, Denmark or Slovenia?
It depends on your stage: the Netherlands offers the strongest ecosystem and speed, Portugal lower costs, Denmark a highly structured route, and Slovenia low costs and competition. In a short conversation we match your situation against all four.
How do I get an endorsement for the Dutch startup visa?
You pitch to one of the government-recognised facilitators (accredited accelerators, universities or investors); if they find your team and idea credible they issue the endorsement, after which the visa application can be filed.
Do I need significant capital or an existing company?
No; most of these programmes let you incorporate after arrival and focus on the credibility of the idea and team rather than heavy capital. Proof of funds for the first year of living costs is required.
What happens after the initial residence period ends?
All of these permits are renewable; if your company shows real traction (customers, revenue, hiring), renewal and eventually permanent residence become available.
Can my family join me?
Yes; in all four countries spouses and children are covered by family reunification, and spouses usually receive full work rights.
What happens if my application is rejected?
You can review the assessor's feedback and refine your plan, or try a different one of these four countries; a rejection in one programme doesn't close the door to Europe.
Do I need to have already incorporated my company?
No; in all four routes, formal incorporation usually happens after approval or after arrival. What you need in advance is a clear idea, team and business plan.
Can I keep my current job while going through the process?
Yes; preparing documents and going through assessment typically takes weeks to a few months, and you can work on it alongside your current job; physical presence usually becomes necessary from the visa-filing stage onward.
The next conversation
Find the right path with one short message.
Your details are used only to respond to this request.
- First reply within 48 hours
- No obligation, no cost
- Confidential; used only for this request
Ready when you are
Your next decision can be a beginning.
Start with a short conversation and find the path that fits you.