EU Directive – free movement of persons
The European Union (EU) provides an internal market whereby the free movement of people, services, goods and capital is permitted within all EU member states. The EU currently has 27 full member states and so the free movement of persons applies to all 27 member states. To find out your rights as an EU citizen or to understand the benefits of obtaining an EU second passport you are advised to consult with a professional consultancy firm or immigration lawyer.
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Free movement of persons explained
The free movement of people refers to the authorization for all EU citizens to move freely to any EU member state with their family to live and take up employment there. The principle behind the free movement of people is to strengthen the internal market and allow people to move, live, retire, work and study in any EU state they wish without restrictions. This inevitably heightens competition within the EU and maintains a fair market.
The EU Directive that allows for the free movement of persons is called the – European Parliament and Council Directive 2004/28/EC. This directive was enacted in 2004 and was designed to provide EU citizens with the human right to move as they please inside the European Union. For stays of fewer than 3 months EU citizens are not required to register however some member states will request EU citizens who intend to reside for over 3 months to register with the relevant authority.
Generally, if you wish to reside for longer than 3 months in another EU member state you may need to prove that you are engage in economic activity, you are training or a student or that you have sufficient resources to remain in the country.
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