Introduce the four identity types of European immigrants.

Many people will choose to immigrate to Spain, one of the ten EU countries. What are the main types of European immigration status? Let's take a look at the introduction of four types of European immigrants. Welcome to reading.

First, the right of abode in European countries.

This is the starting point of becoming a "European". At present, most European countries invest in immigration projects, and the initial identity of applicants belongs to this category. These visas give immigrants the right to live in the country 1 to 5 years, while the right to work, do business and enjoy welfare varies from country to country.

If the country issuing the right of abode is also the Schengen country, immigrants can enjoy the right to travel freely in the Schengen countries.

Take Spain's 500,000-euro immigrant as an example: the applicant first obtains a long-term visa valid for one year issued by the Spanish Consulate in China, and then applies for renewal of the residence card valid for two years. After the residence card expires, he applies for a new one valid for five years, and then updates it every five years.

Non-profit projects in Spain: the applicant first obtains a long-term visa valid for three months issued by the Spanish Consulate in China, and then applies for renewal of the residence card valid for 1 year. After the residence card expires, they apply for a renewal of the residence card valid for two years, and then renew it every two years.

Second, the permanent residency of European countries.

That is, the "green card" status. This is the identity that most immigrants want, and in my opinion, it is also the fundamental purpose of immigrants. Most EU countries stipulate that foreigners can apply for permanent residence after they have legally resided in the country for five years. To apply for permanent residence, they must meet certain residence requirements and local language proficiency requirements.

Obtaining the permanent resident status of an EU country can enjoy the same benefits (except political rights) as citizens of that country. If the country that issued the permanent residence status is also a Schengen country, then the holder of the permanent residence status of that country can travel freely in the Schengen area countries.

Take Spanish immigrants as an example: after obtaining the right of abode, immigrant applicants can apply for permanent residence if they have lived for 4 years and 2 months within 5 years and cannot leave the country for more than 6 months at a time, and they have no criminal record in Spain. The permanent residence card is renewed every five years.

Third, long-term residents of the EU.

With long-term EU resident status, you can work, do business, live and study freely in all EU member states, EEA member states and Switzerland. Enjoy working and paying taxes, and enjoy the same welfare benefits as citizens of the host country. Holders of this status and their children study in any EU country and enjoy the tuition treatment of EU citizens.

According to EU law, both the resident status and permanent resident status of EU countries need to live legally for five years before applying for permanent resident status of EU (even if they are studying for five years). The status of long-term EU residents needs to be updated every five years.

Fourth, the nationality of EU countries.

That is, becoming a citizen of an EU country. Naturalization requirements vary from country to country. After obtaining nationality, you can enjoy all the rights of European citizens. However, for some countries in Eastern Europe, the EU Act stipulates that their citizens can enjoy the right to work and settle freely in other EU countries only after joining the EU for seven years, that is, 20 14 years.

Spanish naturalization requirements: you can apply for naturalization if you have lived in Spain continuously and legally for 65,438+00 years, lived for half a year, took the Spanish naturalization test and have no criminal record in Spain.