Europe attracts immigrants from all over the world. First of all, it`s related with a better level of life, high salaries and wide opportunities. A relocation always promises financial and time expenses. Besides, the migrants have to learn the language of the country of relocation, get all documents and find a job at the new place.

How to choose a country?

Of course, it depends on your personal preferences and capabilities. For the warm climate-lovers, the sunny coasts of Spain or Italy are the best. If the mountains and snow are closer to your liking, take a closer look at Austria and the countries of northern Europe. Someone like noisy cities, and others a quiet life in small towns in nature.

If to take a look at the financial indicators then the following consistent pattern works: the more developed the state is, the more people are striving to get there. Therefore, the selection of new residents becomes stricter. This means that it is more difficult to come and stay legally. At the same time, there are much less restrictions to obtain a citizenship of some EU country where it is easier and cheaper to do that. Anyway, having a passport of any EU country you may officially live and work on the whole territory of the EU.

What is the difference between residence permit and permanent residence?

A residence permit is a document, on the basis of which it`s possible to live in the country for a long time, while the grounds for its issuance are valid. For example, studying at a university or employment contract.

Permanent residence is a document, on the basis of which it`s possible to live in the country indefinitely. It can be requested after a certain period of stay in the country on the basis of residence permit. A permanent residence differs from citizenship in that its holders cannot work in a government and take part in the elections.

The main ways to obtain a residence permit and permanent residence are:

  1. Employment contract трудовой договор (suitable not only for high qualified specialists, but also for ordinary workers)
  2. Education at European universities
  3. Purchase of real estate or investments in the country`s economy (for some countries)
  4. Business set up
  5. Marriage with a citizen of the country
  6. Family reunion
  7. Refuge and requests for political asylum (indisputable facts and evidence of such a need are required)

Is it necessary to know the language?

Each country has its own requirements. For example, France will not give a residence permit without confirmation of the level of French proficiency. And in Sweden, when obtaining citizenship, it`s not required to pass a language exam. In any case, it will be much more convenient to live in a country with the knowledge of a local language.

Is a relocation to Europe expencieve?

The amount consists of several items. These are flight tickets, housing rental for the first time, expenses for paperwork. Also, it stands to mention that in more expensive countries the monthly expenses can be much higher than in your homeland.

The cheapest way of relocation is a study at universities, there are free education programs in Germany, France, and the Czech Republic. And the most expensive are investment deposits, which can reach several million euros.

To make your relocation as comfortable as possible and legal, contact to Union Permits.