About Gateway2World

Global Expertise. Personal Advisory.

Gateway 2 World is a specialist advisory firm for global residency, citizenship and international business solutions.

Why Gateway2World

Gateway2World was born from a 40-year legacy of navigating cross-border opportunities for India's most discerning families and founders. What began as a boutique advisory for international travel and relocation has evolved into a full-spectrum residency, citizenship, and international business advisory practice.

We do not operate as high-volume visa processors. Instead, we serve as trusted private advisors, offering objective, mandate-aligned counsel to secure your family's freedom, capital security, and global lifestyle.

40+

Years of advisory heritage

25+

Global destination programs

1,000+

Discerning families advised

100%

Independent & confidential advisory

30+

International legal & banking partners

USD 50M+

Cross-border capital facilitated

Four decades. One commitment.

Four decades of evolving advisory, building global trust, and establishing cross-border excellence.

1984

Aircruise Travels Founded

Vipan Sharma establishes Aircruise Travels in New Delhi — beginning a four-decade relationship with high-net-worth families, global destinations, and cross-border advisory.

2000s

International Partnerships Built

Deep partnerships formed with legal, government, and investment partners across Europe, North America, and the UAE — the network that drives G2W's advisory today.

2015+

Gateway2World Established

The advisory practice of Aircruise formalised as Gateway2World — a dedicated firm for global residency, citizenship, and international business solutions.

2026

Serving Families Across 25 Countries

Clients placed across USA, UAE, Portugal, Canada, Greece, Malta and more. India's premier private advisory firm for global residency and international business solutions with four decades of experience.

Gateway2World Purpose

Our Purpose

Enhancing human potential and capital security through global mobility

We work towards a world where the seamless movement of families, enterprise, and investment across borders fosters enduring prosperity, security, and global peace. Our purpose is to ensure discerning individuals and founders can live, expand, and safeguard their legacy with absolute dignity and freedom in their countries of choice.

Gateway2World Vision

Our Vision

Advancing bespoke global citizenship while setting the benchmark for private client advisory

We enable families and entrepreneurs to access premier global jurisdictions and build enduring cross-border futures. All that we do creates tangible, generational value for the individuals we advise, establishing Gateway2World as the most trusted private international residency practice originating from India.

How we're different / Our Principles

Like our clients, we place particular emphasis on a practical approach, unyielding discretion, and impeccable advisory standards. To ensure that we consistently satisfy the high expectations of our clients, our firm is guided by four principles that form the basis of how we work:

  • — To offer our services only when we can be of genuine, measurable assistance to your family's objectives.
  • — To present our clients with a highly professional, confidential, and dedicated personal advisory service.
  • — To find the best solutions available by means of a rigorous, objective, and efficient approach.
  • — To base our business on uncompromising honesty, fiduciary integrity, and the highest ethical standards.
Gateway2World Corporate Advisory

Meet Our Leadership

Built on a trusted legacy of 40+ years in travel and global advisory, the stalwart leadership at Gateway 2 World transforms international ambitions into structured residency and citizenship outcomes — with clarity, integrity and unmatched expertise.

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FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Vipan Sharma

"Most firms will tell you which programme is popular. We tell you which one is right — for your family, your business, your timeline. That difference matters more than anything else we do."

Vipan has over 40 years of international advisory experience, building a reputation for integrity, discretion, and uncompromising advisory standards. His approach is simple: the right recommendation is always the most honest one — even when it is not the easiest one to give.

Under his leadership, Gateway2World has placed families across 25+ countries — advising on everything from UAE Golden Visas for Mumbai founders to EB-5 applications for families planning long-term US futures.

Ms. Kamini Sharma - DIRECTOR OF CLIENT RELATIONS

Ms. Kamini Sharma

DIRECTOR OF CLIENT RELATIONS

With extensive expertise in private client relations and international residency advisory, Kamini Sharma leads the firm’s commitment to bespoke client care. She works closely with entrepreneurs, investors, and families to understand their distinct mobility, education, and lifestyle requirements. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and discreet approach, Kamini ensures a seamless, transparent journey from initial consultation through to final document acquisition and ongoing cross-border settlement.

Mr. Sudhir Kochhar - DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Mr. Sudhir Kochhar

DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Mr Sudhir Kochhar’s extensive experience in international travel and high-end client engagement underpins his mastery in global mobility planning. He excels in understanding the nuanced priorities of affluent families — from education and healthcare access to wealth preservation across borders. Combining real-world travel expertise with a sharp grasp of investment migration frameworks, Mr Sudhir Kochhar ensures every residency and citizenship roadmap is tailored, reliable, and aligned with long-term family goals.

Ms. Lakshmi Venkatesh - MANAGER

Ms. Lakshmi Venkatesh

MANAGER

Ms Lakshmi Venkatesh brings rich experience in residency compliance, government liaison, and structured migration processing. She works closely with international legal partners and immigration authorities to facilitate flawless case management for clients worldwide. Her strategic oversight and proactive communication ensure that complex multi-jurisdiction applications progress with maximum efficiency, precision, and adherence to strict regulatory benchmarks.

Ms. Harbinder Kaur - MANAGER — OPERATIONS

Ms. Harbinder Kaur

MANAGER — OPERATIONS

Ms Harbinder Kaur oversees end-to-end operational execution and client onboarding workflows across all global mobility programs. With a strong track record in operational excellence, documentation verification, and due diligence coordination, she ensures that every client portfolio is handled with rigorous security and speed. Harbinder’s systematic methodology guarantees an organized, stress-free advisory and execution experience for every family.

Understand the Options.

Essential reading for families considering residency in the EU, UAE, or North America. No fluff, just policy and strategy.

Let’s Talk.

A 30-minute private conversation is all it takes to understand whether global residency is right for your family.