Residence permit in the EU

Obtaining a residence permit in the European Union (EU) provides ample opportunities for doing business, the labor market, education and a comfortable life. The legal status of an EU resident provides several advantages:

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✅ Free movement— the possibility of visa-free travel in the Schengen area.
✅ The right to work and run a business— access to the labour market and the possibility of registering a company in EU countries.
✅ Access to European education— the opportunity to study at prestigious EU universities on favourable terms.
✅ Social guarantees— the right to medical care, social benefits and pension.
✅ The path to citizenship— after a certain period of time, an application for citizenship may be submitted in the chosen country.

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What are the main ways to get a residence permit in the EU?

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Depending on the goals and possibilities, there are several ways to obtain a residence permit in EU countries:

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✅ Investments in the economy— investments in real estate, business or government bonds.
✅ Employment— obtaining a work visa and an employment contract with a European company.
✅ Education— admission to an accredited EU higher education institution and a student's residence permit.
✅ Family reunification— moving with a spouse or close relatives who hold EU citizenship or a residence permit.
✅ Business Immigration— establishment of a company in an EU country and proof of economic activity.