Definition
A settlement permit is a national permanent-residence status granted after a person has lived lawfully in a country for a required number of years and met conditions such as income, language, accommodation, or integration. It is broader than a temporary residence permit because it is not tied to one employer, one contract, or one short validity period. Different countries use different names for this status, including settlement permit, indefinite leave, permanent residence, or long-term resident permit.
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Long-Term EU Resident
An EU-wide long-term resident status available after several years of lawful stay, giving stronger security of residence and some mobility rights inside the EU.
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Вид на жительство
Официальный документ или разрешение, дающее негражданину право законно проживать в стране в течение определённого периода, зачастую, но не всегда, включая право на работу.
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Постоянное проживание
Niederlassungserlaubnis (Германия) / Carte de résident (Франция)
Бессрочный статус проживания, предоставляемый давним иностранным резидентам, наделяющий правами, близкими к гражданским, без необходимости натурализации.
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