Live, work and travel in Europe
with an Orange Visa:
the Golden Visa of The Netherlands
The Netherlands grants residency permits to Investors, Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs, with a University degree, if their work is of essential interest to the Dutch economy.
This can be done by investing in the Dutch startup sector.
This Investor Visa is nicknamed:
The Orange Visa for The Netherlands
Only certain people can apply, namely: entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors, with a university degree and a proven clean record (no criminal background). This makes the program in the Netherlands different from regular Golden Visa programs. In a regular Golden Visa programs everyone can apply, for the Orange Visa program only selective people can apply.
The agency OrangeVisas helps in this process. In the process you need to prove the value to the Dutch economy. One way of providing value, is by making an investment in the Dutch startup industry. The historic IRR in this segment has been 10-30%, thus, an interesting investment opportunity.
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This type of Investor Visa for Netherlands is a fast and easy way to receive residency by investment for the European Union, and eventually a Dutch passport (citizenship) or PR status for living in the Netherlands and the rest of the EU. Contact OrangeVisas now to help with the application as as well as investment selection.
Invest in Holland and receive a residence permit to live in the Netherlands and travel around in the EU-Schengen area within 4 months.
Safe banking system, topnotch health care and high-quality education. Travel without a tourist visa to Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Portugal, Malta, Cyprus and 19 other European Schengen countries. From all EU-countries, the Netherlands is the fastest EU-country to get a residency permit with the Golden Visa programme, and one of the easiest European countries to eventually get citizenship, for you and your family, given that you do not have a criminal background and that you are willing to make a financial investment. Get EU citizenship in Holland after just 5 years with this EU golden visa programme.
What is a Dutch Golden Visa?
The Netherlands does not have a Golden Visa program, but a so-called "Orange Visa" program: it is a Visa-by-Investment program for specific people who add value to the Dutch economy. It is a residence-by-visa (RBI) that you obtain after making an investment.
The visa is nicknamed "Orange Visa", because it requires more than just an investment: the Dutch residency-by-invest program requires that you are a skilled entrepreneur, business leader or investor by profession, with a university degree. Your investment needs to go into a sector that is of essential interest to the Dutch economy; the startup sector is classified as such a sector.
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The Netherlands' golden visa ("orange visa") program is a resident permit, and it comes with all the same privileges as being a citizen of that country. Eventually, this visa becomes a permanent residency visa; or you can opt to become an official citizen with a Dutch passport. For both it is needed that you pass the language & culture test after 5 years.
This Dutch Investor Visa is therefore also known as a Dutch citizen-by-investment program.
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A Golden Visa is not the same as buying a 2nd passport. Buying a second passport is a grey zone area, whereas "Golden Visa" policies have legal and straightforward steps.
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European Golden Visa programs are currently in the highest demand. The Kingdom of The Netherlands (also commonly referred to as: "Holland" or "Netherlands") therefore also offers a Visa-by-Investment programme. However, not everyone can apply for this visa. This Visa is only limited to Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Business Leaders, with a university degree, therefore, it is commonly referred to as the Dutch "Orange Visa".
Your Investment
Investors, Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs are welcomed by the Dutch government with a residence permit, if the work is of essential interest to the Dutch economy. One of the areas in which essential interest is proven, is by investing in the Dutch startup ecosystem: it's a sector that the Dutch government likes to grow, and in which more capital is needed to make the sector grow faster.
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The Netherlands has a thriving startup ecosystem. And the governement likes to make it even stronger, by attracting -amongst others- foreign capital. Dutch tech companies are for example: Booking.com (travel, valuation $105 billion), Adyen (Fintech, valuation $76 billion), WeTransfer (file transfer, $760 million), MessageBird (Communication, valuation of $3.8 billion), GitLab (DevOps, $6 billion), Mollie (Fintech, valuation of $6.5 billion, Takeaway.com / Grubhub (Food, $5.5 billion).
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Startup or Venture Capital fund?
You could invest in a startup directly, or through a Dutch Venture Capital (VC) Fund.
The top quantile of Dutch VCs have the best performance of the EU with an average ROI of 14% per year. This in combination with the unique Dutch startup ecosystem which thrives as an "Innovation Powerhouse" and the attractive business climate in the Netherlands make the Dutch Golden Investor Visa a unique investment opportunity.
When you invest in a startup, all your money is allocated to 1 company. That works in case you believe in this specific company. A VC spreads its capital overal several funds, and thus has a more diversified investment strategy.
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OrangeVisas is uniquely positioned in the Dutch Startup and Venture Capital ecosystem. Our partners have direct connections with the popular VC funds and we know which fund is raising funds at which moment in time. This way, we can help you make the most of your investment in the Dutch Golden Investment Visa / permanent residence visa.
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The Netherlands has one of the most attractive investment climates in Europe and the Dutch Golden Investor Visa is a unique way to invest in the Dutch startup eco-system and eventually to obtain permanent citizenship for the Netherlands; which gives access to live and work in the European Union as well.
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Our Service
You are looking for safety, an escape from arbitrary rule, to avoid political uncertainty, a rule based governance system, less corruption. You don't want to sit idle on an idyllic island, you want a quality lifestyle with the ability to run a business unhindered, and access to culture, gastronomy and high-status education. You want to live in globally-oriented cities, that is not overcrowded. In conclusion: You want to live in Amsterdam, the Hague or Rotterdam, or in the countryside suburbs of the Netherlands.
OrangeVisas helps you from A-Z with the Orange Visa procedure, with our main goal: to save you time and frustration & get the Orange Visa to you in the fastest way possible. We take care of all ground research and paper work, and we only involve you for the signature parts. There's no need to physically present during the procedure. Our service includes the following 3 aspects:
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Paper Work
We organize it for you.
We collect the papers, we fill them in; and present them to you for your approval (signature.) This all happens online/by email.
Investment opportunities
We will present them.
We have a background in the startup scene in the Netherlands, therefore we have tight connections with most of the Venture Capital funds. We will present to you a list of VC funds that are currently open to receive new money; you only need to point to the VC fund that you like.
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Legal
We have the team.
We established a network of legal advisors that will assist us on the background during this application. Legal work can be confusing and time consuming, so we will do it for you.
Of course, if preferred, you can also involve your own legal advisors.
"OrangeVisa's exceptional professionalism and unwavering dedication truly set them apart in the realm of visa assistance. Their expert guidance and meticulous attention to detail ensured a seamless investor visa application process for me and my family. Their steadfast follow-up throughout the journey reflected their commitment to excellence, keeping us informed and reassured at every step. The remarkable outcome speaks volumes about their expertise, as they successfully secured investor visas for all our family members, granting us the opportunity to embark on an exciting new chapter in the Netherlands."
Subramaniam, India
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CONTACT US
We can provide you with a free 40 minute phone or video call with one of the partners of our firm, or answer your questions by email.
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Please note that OrangeVisas exclusively deals with the Dutch Investor Visa and we only work with people that want to invest €500.000 or more.
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Do not reach out to us:
- For working permits / jobs
- If you don't have the ability to invest EUR 500,000.