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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Daimi ikamet
Niederlassungserlaubnis (Almanya) / Carte de résident (Fransa)
Uzun süreli yabancı sakinlere verilen ve vatandaşlık gerektirmeden vatandaşa yakın haklar sağlayan süresiz ikamet statüsü.
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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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Oturma izni
Bir vatandaş olmayana belirli bir süre için bir ülkede yasal olarak ikamet etme hakkı tanıyan resmi belge veya yetkilendirme; çoğunlukla ancak her zaman değil çalışma hakkını da kapsar.
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