About
At Van Pletzen Consultants, we help individuals and families unlock global opportunities. With expertise in residency programs, citizenship by investment, and international property solutions, we provide trusted guidance to navigate complex requirements, enhance lifestyle options, and achieve financial and personal freedom worldwide.
Pieter van Pletzen
Residency & Investment Consultant
Pieter van Pletzen is the founder of Van Pletzen Global and an entrepreneur with a strong international footprint. As co-founder of FireWave.surf and Black Sands Surfboards, he brings a forward-thinking approach to sustainable surf and performance innovation.
A lifelong traveler shaped by psychology and performance arts, Pieter has gained a deep understanding of human potential, lifestyle design, and global freedom.
Through Van Pletzen Global, his mission is to help people expand their horizons—unlock new countries, investment pathways, and borderless opportunities that transform lifestyle, mobility, and the future.
Mission
Our mission is to provide trusted, expert guidance that empowers individuals and families to achieve their global lifestyle and investment goals. We connect clients with licensed professionals in residency, citizenship, and international property, helping them navigate complex processes with clarity, confidence, and ease
Vision
To be the leading global consultancy for individuals and families seeking freedom, mobility, and lifestyle transformation, providing expert guidance and seamless access to residency, citizenship, and international property opportunities worldwide.
Paulla van Pletzen
Residency & Investment Consultant
Paulla is a global entrepreneur and lifestyle strategist who elevates how people live through purposeful design and curated experiences. As CEO of Star Seed 2030, she has spent the past five years guiding clients with concierge services and global lifestyle coaching. With 15+ years of international experience—from luxury consulting to managing lifestyle brands—Paulla brings deep expertise in high-end living and strategic opportunity design. At Van Pletzen Global, she helps clients access premium real estate, second-citizenship programs, and international pathways that expand freedom and future potential.