About Us
Look, we've been doing this for years. And we've seen what works and what doesn't when it comes to investor visas. Meridian Citizenship started because too many people were getting bad advice or getting lost in the bureaucratic maze. We're based in Utrecht, but we work with clients across Europe and beyond. Our whole thing? Cut through the noise, tell you the truth about your options, and actually get you across the finish line. We don't oversell what's possible. But when something can work for your situation, we make sure it happens right.
Over time, we’ve built a reputation for reliability, quality, and clear communication. We treat each project as a partnership and aim for outcomes that last.
Meet Our Team
The people behind Meridian Citizenship
Marcel Vos
Founder & Lead Consultant
Started Meridian after his own visa nightmare. 19 years deep in immigration and residency programs. Knows most European pathways like the back of his hand. Coffee drinker. Terrible at golf.
Sophia Chen
Senior Citizenship Strategist
Handles our most complex cases—the ones where standard approaches don't fit. Speaks 4 languages. Has processed over 340 applications. Doesn't believe in shortcuts, only smart solutions.
Erik Paulsson
Documentation & Compliance Lead
The person who makes sure nothing falls through cracks. Former civil administrator who switched sides. His attention to detail has saved dozens of applications from getting rejected.
We’re a team that values ownership, clarity, and growth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and keep client outcomes at the center.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Honesty First
We tell you if something won't work. Even if it costs us a client. You deserve to know the real picture before you invest time and money.
Deep Knowledge
This stuff changes constantly. Immigration law doesn't stand still. So we don't either. We're always digging into current regulations, recent decisions, what's actually happening on the ground.
Get It Done
Talking about solutions is easy. Actually executing them is harder. We're focused on moving your application forward, hitting deadlines, and crossing the finish line.
Your Timeline Matters
Some people are in a rush. Others have more flexibility. We work at your pace and respect what you're trying to accomplish on your schedule.
Our Approach
Our approach combines proven methods with modern tools. We start with discovery, align on goals, plan clearly, and execute with quality checks at every step.
Our Story
Founded in 2011, Meridian Citizenship grew out of frustration. One of our founders spent months trying to navigate investor visa requirements himself and kept hitting dead ends. So he decided to build something better. Started small—just a few clients, mostly referrals. But word got around. By 2015 we'd expanded to handle applications across multiple countries. We've now helped 237 clients secure residency or citizenship. We're still small enough to know your name, big enough to handle complex cases.
