European
Golden Visa
Programs
Secure EU residency or citizenship through strategic real estate and fund investment. Van Der Hoof guides you through every step — from property selection to your EU residence card.
What is a Golden Visa?
"A Golden Visa is a residency or citizenship program that grants you and your family the right to live, work and travel freely across the European Union — through a qualifying investment."
EU Residency or Citizenship
Depending on the country and program, you receive either an EU residence permit or a full EU citizenship — granting you the same rights as any EU national.
Schengen Free Travel
Visa-free movement across all 27 Schengen member states. Travel, live and work across Europe without restrictions.
Investment Return
Your qualifying investment — whether real estate or fund — continues to generate income. Your visa is also an asset.
Full Family Coverage
One application covers your spouse, children, and in some programs even parents — securing Europe for the whole family.
Choose Your
European Gateway
Van Der Hoof offers Golden Visa advisory across three EU countries — each with its own advantages, investment threshold and timeline. Find the program that fits your goals.
Program Comparison
| Latvia | Greece | Portugal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Type | Real Estate | Real Estate | Government Fund |
| Minimum Investment | €250,000 | €250,000 | €500,000 |
| Outcome | EU Residence | EU Residence | EU Citizenship |
| Processing Time | 3–4 Months | 6–12 Months | 24 Months |
| Family Coverage | Spouse + children (under 18) | Spouse + children (under 21) + parents | Spouse + children + parents |
| Investment Return | Up to 8% rental yield | Up to 5% rental yield | 4.85%+ guaranteed |
| Income Tax | 10% | 15% | 0% on fund income |
| Minimum Stay | None required | None required | 14 days / 2 years |
| Schengen Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Path to Citizenship | Possible (long-term) | Possible (long-term) | Yes — after 5 years |
Why Van Der Hoof?
With deep expertise across Latvia, Greece and Portugal programs, Van Der Hoof offers a level of specialist knowledge and end-to-end service that generalist advisors cannot match.
Years of active operation across European markets with a proven track record of successful client placements.
Focused expertise in Latvia, Greece and Portugal programs. Full support from initial enquiry through to permit issuance.
We identify the best-yield, fully compliant investment options for each client — your visa is also a financial asset.
Deep-rooted presence across EU real estate and fund markets. We know where value is and where it is heading.
From first consultation to the day you hold your EU residence card — our team handles every document, every step.
Tailored solutions for every client's goals. Long-term relationships and genuine client success drive everything we do.
European Journey?
Speak with a Van Der Hoof advisor today. Free consultation, no obligation. We help you find the right program, the right investment, and the right outcome for your family.