Become a long-term resident
Already in the EU?
On these pages you can find general information on what rules apply if you are a non-EU citizen already in an EU country and would like:
While immigration rules vary from country to country, these pages explain the general conditions and procedures which you can expect to find in most EU countries. Applications for family reunification or long-term resident status must always be made to the authorities of the EU country you are already living in.
Find links to reference documents and websites that provide further information, as well as information on integrating into society.here
INTEGRATING IN SOCIETY
Non-EU citizens living legally in any EU country have a set of rights and obligations that should be respected. EU countries have different ways to help migrants integrate to their local societies, and the EU is doing its part to coordinate and make it easier for EU countries to share their experiences in order to improve integration of migrants all over Europe. The Common Basic Principles for the integration of non-EU citizens guide EU countries in their development of integration actions.
The European Web Site on Integration helps improve integration policies and practices in the EU. The website shares successful strategies and highlights and supports cooperation among EU countries. This website also provides information on the European Integration Forum, an EU-wide consultative assembly set up in 2009 to allow representatives of civil society organisations to give their input on EU integration policies.
The EU finances activities in the area of integration through the European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals, with a budget of 825 million euro for the years 2007-2013. Most of this funding (93%) is for policies and activities which are implemented in individual EU countries. The rest (7%) is for transnational or EU-wide actions.