We help entrepreneurs, investors, employees, and consultants obtain the correct visas for legal residence and business activities across Europe, ensuring full compliance and expert guidance.
Business Mobility Starts with the Right Visa
Whether you are setting up a new company, transferring staff to an EU branch, or exploring investment opportunities, obtaining the correct visa is essential for operating legally and smoothly in Europe.
Our visa experts provide tailored immigration support to individuals and businesses, ensuring that your applications meet national and EU standards with clarity, efficiency, and confidence.
Visa Categories We Support
- Business/Start-Up Visas
For non-EU nationals launching or expanding a company in Europe
- Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Visas
Relocate senior staff or specialists to a European branch or subsidiary
- EU Blue Card
Residence and work permit for highly skilled professionals
- Investor Visas & Golden Visas
Residency routes based on real estate or business investment
- Freelancer & Self-Employed Visas
For consultants, remote workers, and independent professionals
- Family Reunification Visas
Assistance with dependent and spouse visa applications
We assess your eligibility and match you with the most suitable visa route based on your objectives and target country.
What We Offer
- Initial eligibility assessment and visa route guidance
- Checklist of required documents and review of applications
- Preparation of business plans, contracts, and supporting paperwork
- Submission coordination and follow-up with authorities
- Extensions, renewals, and residency upgrade services
- Support with bank accounts, offices, and company formation as required
We act as a single point of contact for both applicants and sponsoring companies.
Residency Choices:
We have selected and brought together our pick of immigration solutions for clients, and these include:
Investment
- UK: Tier 1 Investor Visa
For those who make a substantial financial investment in the UK to live there, there are fast-track incentives available depending on the level of investment capital.
- Austria: Residency for Private Purposes
A unique route to EU permanent residency for those without the need for employment, with no required investment
- Hungary: Permanent Residency through Investment
A new opportunity enabling a non-EU national to become a permanent resident of Hungary immediately through investing in government stocks or bonds.
- Bulgaria: Permanent Residency through Property Investment
Invest in property and receive automatic Permanent Residency in Bulgaria, a country hoping to receive Schengen status.
- Portugal: Golden Permanent Residency for Investors
Invest in a business or a property to take advantage of a direct route to PR in Portugal.
Business
- UK: Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa
Entrepreneurs who invest a minimum of £200,000 into their UK enterprise can live there to run and develop the business.
- Czech Republic: Residency through Business
Incorporate and run an actively trading business in the Czech Republic, and become a long-term resident.
- Hungary: Residency through business
Incorporate a business in Hungary and run the company as a director.
- Germany: Residency through Business
Undertake legitimate business in Germany and reside there to run your company.
- UK: Sole Representative
An overseas employer can send a senior employee to the UK to establish a branch or a wholly owned subsidiary there.
Why Choose OAEC for Visa Services?
At Open a European Company, we combine our expertise in company formation and legal structuring with specialist immigration guidance. Our multilingual team ensures that your visa process is smooth, compliant, and aligned with your business goals, no matter which EU country you’re entering.
- Licensed immigration consultants and local legal partners
- Personalised advice based on your industry and background
- Strategic visa planning for entrepreneurs and enterprises
- One-stop access to formation, address, banking, and visa services
Take the First Step Toward Living and Working in Europe
Whether you are applying as an individual or through your business, we will help you navigate the European visa process with expert guidance and full administrative support.
