Golden Visa Centrale (GVC), a premier international property marketing consultancy in the Philippines, is facilitating hundreds of golden visa applications to transform Filipinos’ European and American dreams into reality.
Vicky Luis, GVC founder, said she started the company after discovering golden visa programs and realizing their potential to provide Filipino students easier access to education and career opportunities abroad.
“The more I researched, the more I saw the potential benefits for Filipino families. I founded Golden Visa Centrale to help them navigate the complexities of the golden visa process and secure a better future for their loved ones,” Luis said.
She started GVC in 2019 with a meeting of 10 couples at Manila House to discuss golden visa programs. “In just five years, we are now a leading international property marketing consultancy specializing in residency by investment in the Philippines, facilitating various golden visa programs from the U.S., Canada and European countries like Portugal and Greece,” she said.
“At GVC, we have successfully processed and facilitated hundreds of golden visa applications across various European countries and the US. To date, we have over 200 satisfied clients and are one of the leading providers of the Spain, Greece and Portugal Golden Visa to the Philippines,” Luis said.
Luis said GVC has seen more than 30-percent year-on-year growth in Philippine applications since 2019, driven by customers’ desire for enhanced global mobility, access to world-class education, career opportunities, better healthcare and family inclusion in visa benefits.
However, Luis said there are misconceptions about obtaining a golden visa.
“These include the belief that golden visas are too expensive or complicated. GVC dispels these myths by providing clear, affordable options, simplifying the application process, and offering personalized guidance for a wide range of investors. At GVC, we work closely with each client to identify which program best suits their objectives, ensuring a tailored approach that aligns with their financial and personal goals,” she said.
Golden visa programs require investment in the offering countries. Applicants typically invest in real estate or, in Portugal’s case, an equity fund.
Luis said GVC helps clients understand these requirements and make investment choices that meet program criteria and residency goals.
“Golden visa programs are not permanent. They are designed to stimulate economic activity for the host country, and programs can be closed when that goal is achieved. Therefore, it’s crucial to stay informed about changes and act swiftly if interested in securing a golden visa,” she said.
Luis said GVC aims to continue providing Filipinos access to opportunities that will help them realize their investment and global mobility goals.
“We are currently promoting the US EB-5 visa program, designed to attract foreign investors to the United States. This visa category offers a pathway to U.S. permanent residency for individuals who make significant financial investments in U.S. businesses. We believe this presents a valuable opportunity for those seeking investment and residency options in the U.S.,” she said.
“At GVC, we offer comprehensive end-to-end services for all our programs. We identify and present investment properties and assist with the entire application and immigration process, all without requiring clients to travel to the U.S., because again, our mission is to provide seamless and accessible opportunities for Filipinos to achieve their investment and global mobility goals,” Luis said.
