What does a class C visa mean? What is a D visa? What's the difference between a residence card and a permanent residence card?

Today, Bian Xiao will help you understand what cl and D visas are, and the difference between residence cards and permanent residence cards. Both are related to immigration. If you are going to immigrate to the EU countries, then everyone will need this article. Next, let's take a look!

What does a class C visa mean? What is a D visa?

Class C visa: the most common short-term Schengen visa, which allows one, two or more entry within the validity period.

D visa: in principle, only the countries indicated in the visa are allowed to enter the country, but if necessary, transit from another Schengen country is allowed before entry (within 5 days). Visa issued for more than 3 months according to the laws of member countries.

The difference between residence card and permanent residence card

1, residence card:

Under certain conditions, residents of non-EU member countries are allowed to temporarily live in the country for 90 days to 5 years. During this period, according to the regulations of the host country, holders of temporary residence permits may be required to continue their residence for a period of one year or several years.

During this period, the holder can freely enter and stay in the issuing country, and enjoy the same benefits as citizens within a certain range, such as children's education and medical care. Depending on the issuing country, some countries will have immigration supervision, while others will not. Similarly, some countries can and some countries can't.

2. Permanent residence card:

It is divided into national permanent residence and EU permanent residence.

State permanent residence (PR: issued by EU member states to residents of non-EU member states who meet certain conditions. Holders of permanent residence can unconditionally and permanently enter and reside in the issuing country and enjoy the same treatment as citizens within a certain range.

Depending on the issuing country, some countries can apply in three years, while others need five years or more. During this period, the holder can work and have an immigration supervisor.

EU permanent residency: granted by EU member states to residents of non-EU member states who meet certain conditions. Holders of permanent residency can unconditionally and permanently enter, leave and live in EU member States, and enjoy the same benefits as citizens within a certain scope, such as work, business, social protection, education and vocational training, tax incentives, etc.

In order to obtain the permanent residency of the EU, it is necessary to obtain the permanent residency of the EU member states first. If you meet the conditions for applying for permanent residence in the EU, you can apply for permanent residence in the EU.

Countries and the EU

Differences in the rights to freely settle down, work, do business and study in EU member states.

1. If the EU member state that issued the permanent residence status is also a Schengen member state, the holder of that country's permanent residence status can freely travel to any other Schengen member state within six months and stay in other Schengen countries for no more than three months, but he has no right to freely settle, work, do business and study in other Schengen countries or EU countries.

2. In addition, a country's permanent residence does not automatically acquire the right to work in other EU countries (even if the destination EU country is a Schengen member country, it does not automatically acquire the right to do business and start its own business in other EU countries.

3. EU permanent residents have the right to freely settle, work, do business and study in other EU countries.

4. Although the EU permanent resident status is a permanent EU resident in nature, it needs to be renewed every five years.

About naturalization

Every country has different naturalization conditions, but most of them need language and social integration exams, and the time for applying for naturalization is different.

According to the Maastricht Treaty signed in 1992, anyone with the nationality of any EU member state is an EU citizen.

The rights that EU citizenship can bring you include: the right to move freely and settle down, work and enjoy the same social welfare within the EU; Have the right to vote in the EU countries where they live or to participate as candidates in the European Parliament and municipal elections; Consular protection rights of other EU countries.

Well, after reading this article, you should understand the significance of applying for a class C visa and a class D visa, and the difference between a residence card and a permanent residence card. It's best to say, I wish you all a smooth migration or study abroad!