Residence permit in Europe: Discovering the benefits

A passport to the EU has always attracted Ukrainians with the illusion of a better life: technology, freedom, equality, culture, great material and professional opportunities, and so on. The attitude towards the cherished document has not changed even today, despite the activation of the visa-free regime and the rather simple principle of obtaining Schengen in still closed countries.

The loyalty of many states became the impetus for the fateful decision of many residents of Ukraine, and that is why the Visa-Svit immigration and visa agency today will highlight key recommendations that will allow you to get an EU passport as "painlessly" as possible.

Country selection

This item is for those who have set a European goal for themselves, but have not decided on the context. Lithuania and Slovenia are considered the most hospitable in terms of legislation - countries of average income and a rather contrasting, compared with Ukrainian, standard of living. It is much more difficult with Italy, Sweden and Germany - it is extremely difficult to obtain EU citizenship in these states. We are talking about either direct family ties with residents, or multimillion-dollar investments in the economy - in both the first and second cases, the probability for ordinary citizens is critically small.

Real estate

The simplest, at first glance, and more complex at a "closer examination" method. For example, Greece, Bulgaria, Portugal and Spain are open to new citizens who invest in the purchase of villas and apartments. However, the snag here is in the starting amount - on average, from half a million euros. And even in this case, the citizenship of the European Union is far away - the permanent residence permit is extended several times, and only then the coveted document is issued to the non-resident.

Remark: 5 Key Tips for a Baseline

1. Be a tourist. If before the decision was made you did not have the opportunity to get to know the country, do it on a tourist visa. Do not rely on reviews from friends or blogs on the Internet - only personal impressions will allow you to form an objective opinion about culture and life.
2. Check out the specifics. The EU residence permit , whether you like it or not, will force you to get used to radically different systems of taxation, healthcare and communication with government agencies.
3. The demand for the profession and life. Please note that even with higher education, many areas require retraining and additional training. Do not forget about the cost of food, things, travel and other important nuances.
4. Knowledge of the language. English is not as universal as you think. In Spain, Italy and France, until the moment of perfect possession of the state "linguo" you will remain a stranger.

Salary. It seems high in comparison with your current one, but in fact, those very “golden mountains” may not be enough even for a more or less comfortable stay.