Overview
Long-term residence EU usually requires five years of lawful settlement, evidence and integration requirements.
Reconstruct residence periods
Check interruptions and crediting
Secure integration proof
NAG section 45
Evidence five years
Residence history, interruptions and changes of title should be reconstructed from documents.
Integration evidence
Certificates and possible exceptions should be checked before filing.
Securing status
This page covers acquisition and safeguarding of the status, not residence termination.
Frequently asked questions
Do short trips abroad matter?
Interruptions must be checked by duration, reason and full history.
Do I need integration module 2?
In many cases proof is important. Exceptions require individual review.
Related pages
Next step: Check long-term status. This orientation does not replace review of the individual file.