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Expert immigration consultants specialising in Digital Nomad Visas, EB-2 NIW, and investment-based immigration. We turn your dreams of living and working abroad into reality.

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Clients served
2,500+
Success rate
98%
Countries covered
29+
  • 01

    Business Migration

    Entrepreneurs and companies establishing, transferring or restructuring operations abroad.

    Our specialty
  • 02

    Skilled Immigration

    Employment-based and points-tested routes for professionals and skilled workers.

  • 03

    Digital Nomad & Remote Work

    Legal residence for remote workers, freelancers and digital professionals.

  • 04

    Investment & Residency Programs

    Citizenship and residence by investment, plus passive-income and D-series routes.

Why choose us

Your success is our mission

With years of experience and a proven track record, we have helped thousands achieve their immigration goals with confidence.

  1. 98% success rate

    Industry-leading approval rates backed by meticulous application preparation.

  2. End-to-end support

    From initial assessment to landing at your destination, we are with you at every step.

  3. 15 years of experience

    Fifteen years advising business owners, founders and skilled professionals on UK, US and Portuguese routes.

  4. Transparent process

    No hidden fees, no false promises. Clear timelines and honest assessments.

Our specialty

Business migration

For founders, owners and multinational groups who need to move themselves, their staff or their company across a border. We handle the corporate structure, the visa route and the residence application as one coordinated file.

  • 01

    USA E-2 Investor Visa

    For entrepreneurs investing in a business in the United States. Treaty investors, their spouse and children under 21 receive work-authorised status tied to that business. No labour certification is required, but the business must be genuine and actively operating for the status to be maintained.

    Discuss this route
  • 02

    USA L-1 Visa

    For employees of a multinational group transferring to its United States parent, subsidiary or affiliate. L-1A covers managers and executives; L-1B covers members with specialised organisational or technical expertise. It is a dual-intent route, so it can lead to permanent residence.

    Discuss this route
  • 03

    UK Expansion Worker Visa

    Part of the Global Business Mobility framework. Lets a UK operation bring in a senior manager or specialist employee from a linked business abroad, on a sponsored salary that must clear both the going rate and the salary floor.

    Read the guide
  • 04

    Portugal D2 Visa

    For entrepreneurs establishing or investing in a Portuguese company, or joining an existing one as a director or administrator. Self-employment is permitted, family members can accompany you, and the visa leads to a residence permit.

    Discuss this route
  • 05

    UAE Business Formation

    Setting up a company in the Emirates through a mainland or free-zone structure. We cover the trade licence, the ownership and profit structure, and the residency visas for the investor and employees.

    Discuss this route
  • 06

    Canada C-11 Start-Up Visa

    Permanent residence for entrepreneurs who secure a letter of support from a designated organisation, hold a qualifying ownership position, meet the language and funds requirements, and intend to operate a business in Canada.

    Discuss this route

Skilled immigration

For professionals and skilled workers

Employer-sponsored, self-petition and points-tested routes for people whose qualification, experience or craft is the basis of their application.

  • 01

    EB-2 NIW

    The National Interest Waiver lets professionals with an advanced degree or exceptional ability petition for permanent residence themselves, with no employer sponsorship and no labour certification.

    Read the guide
  • 02

    UK Global Talent Visa

    A five-year, sponsor-free visa for leaders and potential leaders in their field, backed by an endorsement from a recognised body, with a clear route to settlement.

    Read the guide
  • 03

    Australia National Innovation Visa

    The subclass 494 pathway, with Global Talent, Global Graduate, Specialist and Work in Innovation streams, for people who contribute to Australia through their expertise. It can lead to permanent residence.

    Discuss this route
  • 04

    Canada FSW & PNP Programs

    The Federal Skilled Worker Program runs through Express Entry points, while the Provincial Nominee Programs add a provincial nomination to widen selection for candidates with a strong profile.

    Discuss this route
  • 05

    Australia Subclass 189, 190 & 491

    Subclasses 189 and 190 are points-tested routes to permanent residence, with 190 adding a state nomination. Subclass 491 is a three-year provisional visa for regional areas, with a pathway to 191 permanence.

    Discuss this route
  • 06

    Germany Chancenkarte

    Germany's Opportunity Card is a points-based entry route requiring six or more points, allowing part-time work of up to 20 hours a week for up to one year, extendable to two.

    Discuss this route
  • 07

    UK Innovator Founder Visa

    For founders with a genuine track record building a sufficiently innovative business in the UK. One of the few routes offering a possible route to settlement in three years rather than five, subject to a final review of the business you actually built.

    Read the guide

Remote work

Digital nomad visas

A digital nomad visa generally allows a person to live temporarily in a country while working remotely for an employer, business, or clients outside that country. The biggest differences are income, whether employment is required, duration, family rights, and whether the route can lead to permanent residence.

Major European digital nomad options

  • Spain

    For non-EU nationals working remotely for a foreign employer or clients, renewable for as long as the income requirement is met.

  • Portugal

    One of the most established routes to EU residence for remote workers, renewable annually and convertible to a residence permit.

  • Greece

    A one-year residence permit for remote workers earning above a set monthly threshold, extendable where the conditions continue to be met.

  • Malta

    A one-year nomad residence permit that can be extended to three years and, in time, converted into permanent residence.

  • Cyprus

    A one-year temporary residence permit for third-country remote workers, renewable for a longer stay in the same capacity.

  • Italy

    A one-year digital nomad and remote worker visa for people living abroad and working remotely, renewable for longer stays.

Residence routes

Residency without employment

  • 01

    Portugal D7 Visa

    A residence visa for remote workers, retirees and pensioners with regular passive or remote income generated outside Portugal. You do not need to hold a Portuguese job, and the route can lead to a residence permit and, after the required years, to Portuguese citizenship.

    Read the guide
  • 02

    Spain Non-Lucrative Visa

    For people who can support themselves without working in Spain. Applicants need sufficient financial means, valid private health insurance and a clean criminal record. The visa is granted for one year, is renewable, and family members can live with you. Holders may also work limited hours for an employer outside Spain with prior authorisation.

    Discuss this route

Where we operate

Countries we cover

29 countries across Europe, the Americas and the Middle East, with programmes matched to your nationality, income source and intended destination.

18 Europe

  • Austria
  • Bulgaria
  • Cyprus
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Montenegro
  • Netherlands
  • Portugal
  • Serbia
  • Spain
  • Switzerland
  • Türkiye
  • United Kingdom

8 The Americas

  • Argentina
  • Canada
  • Costa Rica
  • Mexico
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • United States
  • Uruguay

3 Middle East

  • Bahrain
  • Jordan
  • United Arab Emirates

How we work

Your journey with MAK RESIDENCY

Every file follows the same five stages, so you always know what happens next and what is expected of you.

Client stories

What our clients say

  • MAK Residency made my Digital Nomad Visa application seamless. I'm now legally working from Lisbon, Portugal while earning in USD. Their expertise in DN visas is unmatched!

    Ahmed KhanDigital Nomad — Portugal

  • After being rejected twice on my own, MAK Residency got my EB-2 NIW approved! Their team knew exactly how to present my case. I'm now a permanent resident of the United States.

    Dr. Sarah RahmanEB-2 NIW — United States

  • Professional, transparent, and incredibly knowledgeable. They helped our family obtain citizenship through investment in under 6 months. Worth every penny!

    Muhammad HassanCitizenship by investment

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