Immigration & Visa Support Europe
Secure legal entry and residency in the European Union. We provide strategic consulting on startup visas, corporate transfer permits, and Schengen business visas.
Immigration and Mobility Advisory
Expanding your enterprise to the European Union often requires relocating founders, executives, or key technical staff. Because EU immigration rules remain decentralized, each member state operates its own visa and residence permit programs.
Analytix provides corporate mobility advisory services. We analyze your team's profile and corporate objectives to identify the ideal pathway—whether it is Ireland's STEP program, Germany's self-employment visa (Section 21), or Estonia's Startup Visa. We assist with documentation, business plans, and coordinating submissions with national immigration authorities.
Key European Business Visa & Permit Pathways
The European Union does not operate a single unified immigration system. Each member state issues its own national work permits, start-up visas, and intra-company transfer permits, while the EU Blue Card provides a harmonised framework for highly skilled non-EU workers. Below is an overview of the most relevant pathways for business relocations and corporate mobility.
🇪🇺 EU Blue Card
- Pan-European work and residence permit for highly qualified professionals
- Requires a qualifying employment contract or confirmed job offer above minimum salary threshold
- Recognised across most EU member states with easier mobility rights after 18 months
- Eligible for permanent residence after 33 months of legal residence
- Particularly practical for executives, engineers, and senior finance professionals
🇮🇪 Ireland STEP & Critical Skills
- Ireland's Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) targets founders with an innovative business concept
- Critical Skills Employment Permit covers occupations in shortage across technology, finance, and engineering
- Intra-Company Transfer Permit for multinational staff relocations to Irish subsidiaries
- No minimum investment threshold for most permit categories
- Pathway to Irish and EU permanent residency after 5 years
🇩🇪 Germany Skilled Worker Visa (§ 19a)
- Germany's Self-Employment Visa (§ 21 AufenthG) for entrepreneurs with a viable business plan
- Skilled Worker Immigration Act (Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz) expanded to non-EU nationals in 2023
- Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card) for qualified professionals to seek employment in Germany
- Intra-company transfer provisions under EU ICT Directive 2014/66/EU
- GTAI (Germany Trade & Invest) provides official business immigration guidance
🇪🇪 Estonia Startup & Digital Nomad Visa
- Estonia Startup Visa for founders of scalable, technology-driven businesses
- Application reviewed by Startup Estonia — typically processed in 30–60 days
- e-Residency programme allows remote company management without physical residency
- One of Europe's most digitally advanced immigration and business registration frameworks
- Access to the EU Single Market via Estonian OÜ (private limited company)
🇳🇱 Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant
- Kennismigrant (Highly Skilled Migrant) permit for professionals earning above the annual threshold
- Startup permit for innovative entrepreneurs sponsored by a facilitator recognised by the Dutch government
- 30% ruling — significant personal income tax advantage for qualifying expat employees
- Orientation Year permit allows graduates from top universities to seek employment
- Rapid processing times — typically 2–4 weeks for employment-based permits
🇵🇹 Portugal & Golden Residence Programmes
- Portugal Golden Visa (AIMA) — investment-based residence permit with EU travel rights
- Tech Visa for non-EU professionals working for Portuguese or international tech companies
- D7 Passive Income Visa for business owners with sufficient passive income or remote earnings
- Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax status provides significant tax advantages for new residents
- Path to Portuguese citizenship and EU passport after 5 years of legal residency
Our Corporate Immigration Advisory Process
A structured, end-to-end approach to securing legal residency and work authorisation for your team across European jurisdictions.
Profile Assessment
We review the educational background, employment history, and business objectives of founders and key personnel to identify the most appropriate visa category across relevant EU member states.
Jurisdiction Selection
Based on your business model, target markets, corporate structure, and personal preferences, we recommend the optimal EU country for initial incorporation and residency, balancing tax efficiency with immigration pathway speed.
Document Preparation
We compile and authenticate all required documentation — including business plans, financial statements, qualification certificates, and employment contracts — in the correct format for the target member state's immigration authority.
Application Submission
Our in-country partner network coordinates direct submission to the relevant national immigration authority, consulate, or embassy. We track processing timelines and respond to any requests for additional information.
Residency & Renewal Support
After permit approval, we assist with residential registration, social security enrolment, bank account opening, and — where applicable — guiding you through subsequent renewal applications and long-term residency or citizenship pathways.
Important: European immigration law is subject to frequent updates, including changes to salary thresholds, quota limits, and eligible occupation lists. All immigration advisory is provided as general guidance. Country-specific legal advice from qualified immigration solicitors is recommended before filing any application.