Residence permit obtainment in the shortest terms
Countries
| Country |
Romanian residence permit |
|---|---|
| Terms |
3 months |
| Advantages |
Prospects for obtaining citizenship, visa-free travel within the EU Learn more |
| Country |
Bulgarian residence permit |
|---|---|
| Terms |
21–45 days |
| Advantages |
Life in a developed European country, favorable business conditions Learn more |
| Country |
Slovenian residence permit |
|---|---|
| Terms |
30 days |
| Advantages |
Freedom of movement within the EU countries, free education for children Learn more |
| Country |
Residence permit of Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Terms |
3 months |
| Advantages |
The possibility of obtaining permanent residence and citizenship in the future, life in a country with a warm climate Learn more |
| Country |
French residence permit |
|---|---|
| Terms |
From 2 weeks to 6 months |
| Advantages |
Free movement within the EU and the Schengen area, the possibility of promising employment Learn more |
| Country |
Spanish residence permit |
|---|---|
| Terms |
3 months |
| Advantages |
The right to live in Spanish territory, visit EU and Schengen countries without a visa Learn more |
| Country |
Italian residence permit |
|---|---|
| Terms |
20 days |
| Advantages |
Possibility of official employment in local companies, free entry to European countries Learn more |
| Country |
Maltese residence permit |
|---|---|
| Terms |
3–4 months |
| Advantages |
Visa-free travel within the EU and the Schengen area, favorable conditions for business activities Learn more |
| Country |
German residence permit |
|---|---|
| Minimum investment, € |
$100,000 |
| Terms |
2 months |
| Advantages |
Conducting labor activity without restrictions, access to social benefits on the rights of citizens Learn more |
| Country |
Austrian residence permit |
|---|---|
| Terms |
3–6 months |
| Advantages |
Employment in a highly paid job, access to quality medical services with insurance coverage Learn more |
Residence permit is a first step
on the way to citizenship obtainment
Benefits of residence permit
A residence permit in a European country provides its holder with the following privileges:
- Legal stay in the EU
A resident can reside in a certain European country and visit other EU states without a visa.
- European education
The presence of a residence permit provides an opportunity to enter higher educational institutions of the state.
- The right to work
The permit holder can get a job in a European company and receive a decent salary.
- Quality medical care
The resident has access to treatment in European clinics under insurance.
- Business conduction
A foreign entrepreneur gets the opportunity to bring goods or services to the European market, develop and expand the company.
- Purchase of real estate
The holder of a residence permit can buy commercial and residential real estate, as well as dispose of it at his own discretion.
- Relocation with family
Wife, children and close relatives may join the main applicant.
A residence permit is granted for a period of one to five years with the right to renew it. After 5 years of residence in a European country, you can apply for permanent resident status. After another 1–5 years (depending on the state), the foreigner has the right to apply for citizenship through naturalization.
The procedure of residence permit obtainment
1. Choice of the grounds
- You can apply for a residence permit for employment, family reunification, studying at a university, registering a business, marrying a citizen of a European country, and investing. The company’s lawyers will help you choose the best immigration option based on the applicant’s data.
2. Preparation and submission of documents
- To obtain an entry permit, the applicant needs to obtain a category D visa. With support of the lawyers, the documents required by law are collected and the request is submitted to the consulate or embassy of the selected country.
3. Preparation of a dossier for a residence permit
- After arriving in the country, the applicant submits an application for a residence permit to the authorized immigration authority.
4. Obtaining a residence permit and a resident card
- Consideration of the application is usually carried out within 1-3 months. The applicant is notified of the decision, and he receives a temporary resident card of the EU country.
Residence permit is a first step
on the way to citizenship obtainment
Frequently asked questions
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What documents are needed to apply for a residence permit?
Foreign passport, photos 3.5 x 4.5 cm, medical insurance, certificate of clean criminal record, bank statement which shows income, receipt of payment of the administrative fee. -
Are there any additional conditions for obtaining a residence permit for business?
With the dossier for obtaining a permit, you will need to submit a business plan and proof of sufficient funds for doing business. -
In what cases can a residence permit be refused?
The refusal may come due to the recognition of the applicant as a person potentially threatening national security, concealment of a criminal record, provision of false information or documents, entering into a fictitious marriage with an EU citizen, suspicion of illegal activity.
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What can I invest in to obtain a residence permit?
European countries issue a residence permit for investments in public funds, real estate, business. -
What is required to obtain resident status for a financially independent person?
A legal, regular income is required from outside the state in which it is planned to obtain a residence permit, since this type of residence permit does not provide for the right to work in the country. -
Can I get a residence permit when buying a property?
Yes, this option is offered by EU countries such as Portugal, Spain, Greece, Cyprus and Malta.
