Residence Permit
Long-term residence permit for extended stays beyond 90 days for various purposes.
In Plain Language
The official document that lets you legally live in a European country for more than 3 months. After 5 years, you may qualify for permanent residence.
Who is this visa for?
- Expats on long-term work assignments
- Students transitioning after studies
- Family members of residents
- Entrepreneurs and investors
- Retirees meeting income requirements
✓ What you can do
- Reside in the country legally for the permit duration
- Work without needing a separate work permit (in most cases)
- Access healthcare, education, and social services
- Travel within the Schengen Area for up to 90 days
- Renew the permit and eventually apply for permanent residence
✗ What you cannot do
- Live outside the country for extended periods without losing status
- Use the permit in other Schengen countries as a residence right
- Access full social benefits before meeting minimum residency periods
- Travel outside Schengen for more than 6 consecutive months without approval
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