Can I have more than one residence permit?

Generally, no, you can’t have two permits, because you can only be a resident in one place at a time – it’s physically impossible to be in two places at once! That being said, your case is a little different. First, while you’re in the application process, by definition you don’t have a second permit yet.

Can you have two residencies in different countries?

Yes, you could apply for permanent residence of more than one country at the same time. It is similar to applying for visas to travel to more than one country. However, after you are granted permanent residence by a country, you may be subject to physical residence requirements of that country.

Can I live in the EU after Brexit?

The Withdrawal Agreement guarantees British citizens (who are lawfully resident in EU member states) broadly the same rights as they have now. They can continue to live, work and travel (although these rights would cease after a leave of absence of more than five years).

What is EU long term residence permit?

The EU long-term residence permit is a permanent residence title to live in an EU member country. To be eligible, third-country nationals must have lived in the EU country where they apply, for at least five years.

What is second residency?

Second residence, also known as a second residency or a residence permit, is the legal right to live in a country on a long-term basis.

Can I have two residence permits from two EU countries?

Of course you can have 2 residence permits from two EU countries. There is nothing stopping you from that. But you can only be considered resident in one of them. You can become a student or get a job in an EU country and get a residence permit.

Can a non-EU citizen apply for a long-term residence permit?

The number of non-EU citizens admitted by the EU country you are applying in, is already set out by the hosting stat. If you get an EU long-term residence permit, you will enjoy almost the same rights as the nationals of the country you are living in.

How long can I stay in a second EU country?

You can stay in a second EU country for more than three months for purposes including work, study or training, if you apply for and are granted a residence permit in this second country. If you wish to study or train, proof that you are registered to do so. You may also be required to comply with integration measures such as language requirements.

How much does it cost to get a residence permit in Europe?

The countries charge applicants as much as their nationals pay for their identity cards. I.e. in the Netherlands, adult applicants need to pay €171, whereas in Germany applicants need to pay a fee of €109. An EU country takes about four to six weeks to process an EU long-term residence permit application.