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EU long-term resident status

In-depth guide on exercising intra-EU mobility rights under Directive 2003/109/EC, transferring residency between EU member states, and converting to local permits.

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Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Holders of EU Long-Term Residence cards in one EU state planning relocation to another member state.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Holding an EU Long-Term Residence card issued by an EU member state
  • Qualifying for employment, study, or independent living in the second EU member state
Process

How the process works

  1. Notify authorities or submit application in the second member state under Directive 2003/109/EC Chapter III
  2. Second member state evaluates economic activity or resources without domestic labor market checks
  3. Issue of second-state residence card
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • EU Long-Term card, employment contract in second country, proof of housing and health insurance
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Eliminates having to return to your home country to apply through an overseas embassy when moving between EU states.

Official source: European Commission — Long-Term Residents. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

Ecosystem Architecture

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