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Startup / Founder pathways
Routes for founders building eligible innovative or growth-oriented businesses.
Andorra Startup Visa: D.4 Entrepreneur Residence Guide 2026
Guide to Andorra's D.4 residence for participants in foreign entrepreneur programs, the closest official route to an Andorra startup visa.
BelgiumBelgium Startup Visa 2026: Founder and Innovation Routes
Belgium has no single nationwide startup residence permit; founders generally use regional professional-card rules, including Flanders' new Innovation & Startup fast-track label.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia Company Founder and Entrepreneur Residence in 2026
Guide to Bosnia and Herzegovina's company-founder residence framework, including work-without-permit conditions, five local hires, salary rule, tax compliance and permanent-residence treatment.
BulgariaBulgaria Startup Visa and Founder Residence in 2026
Guide to Bulgaria's Startup Visa certificate and founder residence pathway for high-tech or innovative projects.
CanadaCanada Start-up Visa in 2026: Program Paused and Legacy Applicant Guide
Current status of Canada's federal Start-up Visa after the June 30, 2026 pause, including legacy applicants and the not-yet-launched High Impact Start-up Pilot.
CyprusCyprus Startup Visa 2026
Current Cyprus Startup Visa guide: scheme validity through December 2026, innovation approval, two-year economic-activity framework and separate residence steps.
EstoniaEstonia Startup Visa 2026: Founder D-Visa and Startup Residence Permit Guide
Current guide to Estonia's Startup Visa and founder residence pathway, including Startup Committee approval, €880 monthly D-visa funds, family rules, startup exemptions, fees and settlement.
FranceFrance Entrepreneur Visa 2026: Talent Founder & Innovative Project Guide
A current guide to France's talent-porteur de projet route for business creators and recognised innovative economic projects, including the 2026 SMIC and €30,000 business-creation financing rule.
GreeceGreece Startup Visa: €250,000 Investment Route, Jobs and B.6 Permit
Current guide to Greece's Article 100A startup-investment residence permit: €250,000 minimum investment, 33% cap, two new jobs, five-year employment maintenance and B.6 renewal rules.
ItalyItaly Startup Visa: €50,000 Resources, Innovative Startup and Founder Guide
Current 2026 guide to Italia Startup Visa for non-EU innovative founders, including €50,000 resources, Technical Committee review, 30-day nulla osta, residence permit and renewal.
JapanJapan Startup Visa 2026
Current guide to Japan's Startup Visa / foreign-entrepreneur preparation framework and its relationship to the Business Manager status.
Korea, Republic ofSouth Korea Startup Visa D-8-4 and D-8-4(S) 2026
Guide to Korea's Technology Startup D-8-4 and Startup Korea Special Visa D-8-4(S), including OASIS and recommendation pathways.
MalaysiaMalaysia Tech Entrepreneur Programme (MTEP): Founder Visa Guide
Current 2026 guide to Malaysia's MTEP for foreign technology founders, covering New and Established Entrepreneur passes, sponsors, duration, family and fees.
MaltaMalta Startup Residence Programme: Founder Visa Requirements for 2026
Current 2026 guide to Malta's Startup Residence Programme for innovative founders and core employees, including the €25,000 investment/capital test, Malta Enterprise approval, duration, fees, family and long-term residence.
NetherlandsNetherlands Startup Visa 2026: Facilitator, Innovation and Transition Guide
A 2026 guide to the Dutch startup residence permit for innovative founders working with a recognised facilitator.
PortugalPortugal StartUP Visa: Requirements for Innovative Founders
Portugal's active IAPMEI StartUP Visa for innovative founders using certified incubators, with the 2026 €6,445.56 personal funds reference, project criteria and immigration stages.
SerbiaStartup Temporary Residence — Serbia
Serbia has a dedicated Startup temporary-residence basis for foreign founders of a Serbian company whose innovative activity is recognized by a registered Science and Technology Park with the required public-sector founder connection.
SlovakiaInnovative Startup Founder Business Residence — Slovakia
Innovative-founder track inside the business-residence framework using an official innovative-project business plan.
ThailandThailand Smart S Startup Visa
2026 guide to Thailand's BOI Smart S visa for qualifying technology and innovation startup founders.