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Looking to start or join a company in Europe? Here's a list of 40+ European visas for tech founders and employees

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1. Tech Nation Visa

A UK visa for technology workers or founders with demonstrated exceptional talent and/or promise.

5 years

Renewable

No diploma requirement specified

Family allowed https://technation.io/visa/

Tech Nation Visa - UK Tech Visa - Tech Nation

The Tech Nation Visa is available to exceptionally talented tech professionals that want to move to the UK to work in the digital technology sector. We can support you in your Tier 1 Exceptional...

https://technation.io/visa/

2. Entrepreneurial Visa

Visa for founders looking to start a company in the UK.

3 years and 4 months

Req: £50,000 from UK investors or £200,000 from any party.

Renewable

No diploma requirement specified

Family allowed https://www.gov.uk/tier-1-entrepreneur

Entrepreneur visa (Tier 1)

Apply for an Entrepreneur visa (Tier 1) if you want to set up or run a business in the UK and have more than £50,000 investment funds available, extend or switch your visa, bring your family

https://www.gov.uk/tier-1-entrepreneur

3. Tier 2 Work Visa

For foreign employees with a standing job offer from a company in the UK.

Recipient: Employee

5 years

Req: Standing job offer

Renewable

No diploma requirement specified

Family allowed https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general

General work visa (Tier 2)

Apply for a General work visa (Tier 2) if you’ve been offered a skilled job in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, extend or switch, bring your family, taking a second job

https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general

4. French Tech Visa

4-Year visa for highly-skilled workers in Tech.

4 years

Free

Process in days

Renewable

No diploma needed

Family allowed https://medium.com/frenchtech/france-is-going-all-in-to-help-its-startups-win-the-battle-for-global-talent-enter-the-new-french-c33311bc8510

France is going all in to help its startups win the battle for global talent: Enter the new French…

Talent is the hottest issue for startups today. What is the problem in France and how serious is it really?

https://medium.com/frenchtech/france-is-going-all-in-to-help-its-startups-win-the-battle-for-global-talent-enter-the-new-french-c33311bc8510

5. French Tech Visa for Founders

For founders looking to start a company in France.

4 years

Req: Financial resources at least equal to the French annual minimum wage

Renewable

No diploma needed

Family allowed

https://visa.lafrenchtech.com/3/french-tech-visa-for-founders

6. Estonia Startup Visa

Visa for Non-EU founders wanting to grow their startup in Estonia.

1.5 years

Req: €140 for every month you want to spend in Estonia

Renewable

No diploma needed

Family allowed https://www.startupestonia.ee/visa

Startup visa — Startup Estonia

Join the Estonian Startup Ecosystem with the help of Estonian Startup Visa

https://www.startupestonia.ee/visa

7. Estonia's Work & Residence Permit

A simple visa for highly-skilled employees in Estonia.

2 years

Req: Standing Employment Offer

Processing Time: Not Specified

Renewable

No diploma needed

Family allowed https://www.workinestonia.com/working-in-estonia/work-permits/

Work Permits - Work in Estonia

There is no such thing in Estonia as a special “work permit”. You can work here if your short‐term employment is registered by your employer and your stay here is legal (e.g. you have a D-visa) or...

https://www.workinestonia.com/working-in-estonia/work-permits/

8. Spanish Startup Visa

Visa for founders looking to start up in Spain.

1 year

Renewable

No diploma requirement specified

Family allowed

http://extranjeros.mitramiss.gob.es/es/UnidadGrandesEmpresas/ley14_2013/tripticos/triptico-emprender-INGLES.pdf

9. Spain's Work Permit for Highly Skilled Professionals

Visa for highly-skilled employees. This is how most tech companies in Spain hire foreign talent.

2 years

Req: minimum salary levels

Renewable

Diploma needed

Family allowed

http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/CIUDADDELCABO/en/InformacionParaExtranjeros/Pages/Law-on-Visas-for-Entrepreneurs.aspx

10. Startup Portugal Visa

Visa for founders who wish to either launch in or expand their start-ups to Portugal.

2 years

Req: Potential to generate a turnover of 325k/year

Renewable

No diploma requirement specified

Family allowed http://startupportugal.com/startup-visa/

Startup Visa — Startup Portugal

http://startupportugal.com/startup-visa/

11. Dutch Startup Visa

Visa for non-EU founders who wish to start a startup in The Netherlands.

1 year

Some requirements (see link)

Renewable

No diploma requirement specified

Family not specified https://business.gov.nl/coming-to-the-netherlands/permits-and-visa/startup-visa/

Startup visa

If you have an innovative idea for doing business in the Netherlands, you may apply for a start-up visa. Find out if you’ve got what it takes.

https://business.gov.nl/coming-to-the-netherlands/permits-and-visa/startup-visa/

12. Dutch Visa for Highly-Skilled Migrants

Visa aimed at highly skilled professionals who meet necessary salary requirements.

Duration of contract

Salary requirements go up with age

Renewable

No diploma needed

Family allowed

https://ind.nl/en/work/Pages/Highly-skilled-migrant.aspx

13. Startup Visa Lithuania

Short-term visa for non-EU founders who wish to start up in the country.

1 year

Free

Req: Startup must operate in one of the eligible fields.

Renewable

No diploma requirement specified

Family allowed https://startupvisalithuania.com/

Startup Visa Lithuania

What is Startup Visa Lithuania? Watch short video and know more about the program, its benefits and procedure.750+ Applications received since the beginning of the program350+Founders accepted for...

https://startupvisalithuania.com/

14. Startup Latvia Visa

Visa for founders (up to 5!) who wish to move to Latvia and start a company.

3 years

Req: Raise 30k w/6 months and 30k w/18 months,

Not renewable

No diploma requirement specified

Family allowed

https://startuplatvia.eu/startup-visa

15. Startup Denmark Visa

The Danish version of the startup visa for founders –– 2-Years at a time (+ possible extension).

2 years

No specific funding requirement.

Renewable

No diploma requirement specified

Family allowed

http://www.startupdenmark.info/

16. Denmark's Pay Limit Scheme

Long-term visa for workers who have been offered a job in Denmark with a high salary.

2 years

Req: Get a job for more than DKK 375k/year

Renewable

No diploma needed

Family allowed https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/Applying/Work/Pay%20limit%20scheme

The Pay Limit Scheme

You have been offered a job in Denmark with a salary of DKK 436,000 or higher.

https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/Applying/Work/Pay%20limit%20scheme

17. Sweden's Work Permit

A contract-long permit for foreign workers. It applies to tech workers.

Duration of contract

Req: SEK 13k/month & standing job offer

Renewable

No diploma requirement specified

Family allowed

https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Working-in-Sweden/Employed/Work-permit-requirements.html

18. Residence Permit for the Self-Employed

For highly skilled founders with a company involved in the Swedish Economy (or be willing to start one).

2 years

Req: SEK 200,000

Renewable

No diploma requirement specified

Family allowed

https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Working-in-Sweden/Self-employment.html

19. German Blue Card

For highly-skilled employees. This is how many tech companies in Germany hire.

4 years

Req: Some level of German, €50k+/year salary

Renewable

Diploma needed

Family allowed http://berlinstartupjobs.com/guide-working-in-berlin/types-of-german-work-permits-and-how-to-get-one/

Types of German Work Permits and How To Get One (2020) - Berlin Startup Jobs

Ask any non-EU national about their experiences of the Ausländerbehörde or Foreigners’ Office and you’re likely to hear a litany of horror stories of Kafkaesque proportions. However, it’s really not...

http://berlinstartupjobs.com/guide-working-in-berlin/types-of-german-work-permits-and-how-to-get-one/

20. Finnish Startup Permit

Permit for Non-EU founders who want to build their start up in Finland.

2 years

No specific funding requirement.

Renewable

No diploma requirement specified

Family allowed https://www.businessfinland.fi/en/do-business-with-finland/work-in-finland/startup-permit/

Finnish Startup Permit

The Finnish Startup Permit makes it possible for international growth entrepreneurs to build a startup company in Finland and to become part of Finland's vibrant startup ecosystem.

https://www.businessfinland.fi/en/do-business-with-finland/work-in-finland/startup-permit/

21. Finland's Work Permit

Long-Term Permit for workers granted “on the basis of either temporary work or work of a continuous nature."

Duration of contract

Req: depend on Job

No diploma requirement specified

Family allowed https://www.businessfinland.fi/en/do-business-with-finland/work-in-finland/visas-work-permits/

Work in Finland

Let’s talk about working in Finland. You’re a high achiever, a talented software developer, a specialist or top performer in your field. Perhaps you are a senior professional couple looking for the...

https://www.businessfinland.fi/en/do-business-with-finland/work-in-finland/visas-work-permits/

22. Italian Startup Visa