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. He co-founded FireWave.surf and Black Sands Surfboards, two forward-thinking brands in the sustainable surf and performance industry.
As a lifelong world traveler and explorer, Pieter has lived in and experienced numerous cultures across the globe. His journeys, combined with his background in psychology and performance arts, have shaped a deep understanding of human potential, lifestyle design, and the importance of global freedom.
With Van Pletzen Global, Pieter’s mission is to offer others the same opportunity:
to see beyond the horizon, access new countries, unlock new investment pathways, and build a life without borders.
He believes that strategic international residency and investment decisions can profoundly transform a person’s lifestyle, mobility, financial future, and sense of possibility.
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 visionary leader, entrepreneur, and lifestyle strategist who believes that every aspect of life is shaped by the spaces we inhabit and the experiences we curate. With a unique blend of design, craft, storytelling, and strategy, she creates environments and opportunities that elevate both personal and professional lives.
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As CEO of Star Seed 2030, Paulla has spent the past five years providing concierge services and lifestyle coaching, helping clients navigate and optimize their global lifestyle. She has also served as an International Correspondent for Portal Multiplus Olhares and Mercado de Luxo, sharing insights on luxury gastronomy and curated experiences like Chef’s Table by Paula Nogueira – Gastronomy & Cigars.
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Paulla’s entrepreneurial journey spans over 15 years across multiple continents. She has consulted for Artfield Investments RD, Inc., led personal concierge services with GreenGold Personal Service, and owned businesses including Ivy Louge and Maison de L’Art. Her expertise lies in combining luxury, lifestyle, and strategic consulting to craft exclusive opportunities for clients worldwide.
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At Van Pletzen Global, Paulla brings this global perspective and deep understanding of high-value experiences to help clients access premier real estate investments, second citizenship programs, and international opportunities that expand horizons and secure futures.