how to get Schengen residency

Start a business in Belgium, and you will gain a residency permit that is applicable for all Schengen countries.
This is the advice of Dubai Europe, a consultancy office located in Dubai.
Thousands of people around the world are eager to obtain the Schengen residency, because it means access and right to settle down in most European countries.
However, for non-EU citizens the residency permit is not easily acquired, as most countries in European have narrow immigration policies in place.
Belgium is the most flexible option, argues Elena Yusupova, Director at Dubai Europe.
For entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals and investors Belgium offers a relatively easy path to resident status.
After three years, this status can be transferred to citizenship status.
There a few requirements other than the potential of a successful business in the country.
Dubai Europe focuses on small business potential. “People who would like to set up a small business such as a coffeeshop, a restaurant, a dry cleaning service or a taxi service are among the people we would like to support increase their chances of gaining residency.”
Small business entrepreneurs like these would enter Belgium on the basis of an entrepreneur or self-employed individual programme. Either as an employee, owner or stakeholder of a company the person would become eligible for this visa programme.
However, larger companies are prioritised, explains Elena. Furthermore, the application process may take years.