WGOEU Journal
A clear guide to European startup visas
Practical analyses, route comparisons and real experiences for founders targeting the Netherlands, Portugal, Denmark or Slovenia.
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.
Portugal Startup Visa: the complete 2026 guide from incubator to permanent residence
The complete Portuguese route: acceptance by an IAPMEI-accredited incubator, living costs in Lisbon and Porto, the five-year permanent-residence path and the international founder community.
Netherlands, Portugal, Denmark or Slovenia? A structured comparison of four startup visas
A structured comparison across cost, speed, ecosystem, residence path and competition, with a decision matrix for choosing the right route.
7 common startup pitch mistakes that drive European assessors away
From vague business models to ignoring the European market; the mistakes that sink endorsement and panel reviews — and how to fix each one.