Accumulate years for eventual citizenship at any EU country?
I have a residence permit in the Netherlands and have been working in the country for about 2 years. I am currently thinking about switching jobs and would like to keep options open beyond the Netherlands.
If I find a new job at another nearby EU country, say France, Belgium or Germany, will I be able to use the two years I spent working in the Netherlands and count them for an eventual citizenship at the country which I will be moving to?
Thanks for your help..
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I have a residence permit in the Netherlands and have been working in the country for about 2 years. I am currently thinking about switching jobs and would like to keep options open beyond the Netherlands.
If I find a new job at another nearby EU country, say France, Belgium or Germany, will I be able to use the two years I spent working in the Netherlands and count them for an eventual citizenship at the country which I will be moving to?
Thanks for your help..
citizenship eu-citizens
asked Dec 18 '18 at 10:29
user32882user32882
23829
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I have a residence permit in the Netherlands and have been working in the country for about 2 years. I am currently thinking about switching jobs and would like to keep options open beyond the Netherlands.
If I find a new job at another nearby EU country, say France, Belgium or Germany, will I be able to use the two years I spent working in the Netherlands and count them for an eventual citizenship at the country which I will be moving to?
Thanks for your help..
citizenship eu-citizens
asked Dec 18 '18 at 10:29
user32882user32882
23829
I have a residence permit in the Netherlands and have been working in the country for about 2 years. I am currently thinking about switching jobs and would like to keep options open beyond the Netherlands.
If I find a new job at another nearby EU country, say France, Belgium or Germany, will I be able to use the two years I spent working in the Netherlands and count them for an eventual citizenship at the country which I will be moving to?
Thanks for your help..
citizenship eu-citizens
citizenship eu-citizens
asked Dec 18 '18 at 10:29
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23829
asked Dec 18 '18 at 10:29
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asked Dec 18 '18 at 10:29
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asked Dec 18 '18 at 10:29
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No. (At least, I can say with certainty that Germany only counts residency in Germany. I strongly expect the other countries to be the same.)
Granting citizenship is solely at the discretion of individual countries; there is no European dimension to it at all.
This is a problem for people who move every three or four years, and would like to be able to vote where they live. They are never in one place long enough to acquire voting right.
answered Dec 18 '18 at 10:41
Martin BonnerMartin Bonner
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If years in other EU countries counted, then every EU citizen could get citizenship in any other country immediately.
– gnasher729
Dec 19 '18 at 10:42
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Generally not. Residence requirements for naturalization generally refer to residence in the country itself. As an example, the naturalization requirements for France include in some cases a requirement for residence in France. Residence in another EU country does not serve to meet any requirement for naturalization in France.
answered Dec 18 '18 at 10:43
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This is not an answer to your question, but provides a possible solution. You could apply to be a Cross-border commuter. Netherlands being pretty small, you could still work along the border in either Belgium or Germany and maintain your stay within Netherlands. There are limits to which how far you can reside w.r.t your workplace. So as long as you maintain your residence and pay taxes there, you are still eligible for naturalisation.
https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/work-abroad/cross-border-commuters/index_en.htm
answered Dec 19 '18 at 9:32
Max PayneMax Payne
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Agree with everyone else. There is no such thing as European Citizenship. To gain access to free movement within the European Union you first need to gain citizenship of a Member State. Citizens of the European Union are by definition citizens of Member States of the European Union: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizenship_of_the_European_Union
answered Dec 18 '18 at 18:41
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Maybe qualify that statement - the article you link to says "Citizenship of the European Union (EU) is afforded to qualifying citizens of European Union member states.".
– Peter Mortensen
Dec 19 '18 at 9:29
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No. (At least, I can say with certainty that Germany only counts residency in Germany. I strongly expect the other countries to be the same.)
Granting citizenship is solely at the discretion of individual countries; there is no European dimension to it at all.
This is a problem for people who move every three or four years, and would like to be able to vote where they live. They are never in one place long enough to acquire voting right.
answered Dec 18 '18 at 10:41
Martin BonnerMartin Bonner
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If years in other EU countries counted, then every EU citizen could get citizenship in any other country immediately.
– gnasher729
Dec 19 '18 at 10:42
add a comment |
No. (At least, I can say with certainty that Germany only counts residency in Germany. I strongly expect the other countries to be the same.)
Granting citizenship is solely at the discretion of individual countries; there is no European dimension to it at all.
This is a problem for people who move every three or four years, and would like to be able to vote where they live. They are never in one place long enough to acquire voting right.
answered Dec 18 '18 at 10:41
Martin BonnerMartin Bonner
1,605220
5
If years in other EU countries counted, then every EU citizen could get citizenship in any other country immediately.
– gnasher729
Dec 19 '18 at 10:42
add a comment |
No. (At least, I can say with certainty that Germany only counts residency in Germany. I strongly expect the other countries to be the same.)
Granting citizenship is solely at the discretion of individual countries; there is no European dimension to it at all.
This is a problem for people who move every three or four years, and would like to be able to vote where they live. They are never in one place long enough to acquire voting right.
answered Dec 18 '18 at 10:41
Martin BonnerMartin Bonner
1,605220
No. (At least, I can say with certainty that Germany only counts residency in Germany. I strongly expect the other countries to be the same.)
Granting citizenship is solely at the discretion of individual countries; there is no European dimension to it at all.
This is a problem for people who move every three or four years, and would like to be able to vote where they live. They are never in one place long enough to acquire voting right.
answered Dec 18 '18 at 10:41
Martin BonnerMartin Bonner
1,605220
answered Dec 18 '18 at 10:41
Martin BonnerMartin Bonner
1,605220
answered Dec 18 '18 at 10:41
Martin BonnerMartin Bonner
1,605220
answered Dec 18 '18 at 10:41
Martin BonnerMartin Bonner
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1,605220
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If years in other EU countries counted, then every EU citizen could get citizenship in any other country immediately.
– gnasher729
Dec 19 '18 at 10:42
add a comment |
5
If years in other EU countries counted, then every EU citizen could get citizenship in any other country immediately.
– gnasher729
Dec 19 '18 at 10:42
5
5
If years in other EU countries counted, then every EU citizen could get citizenship in any other country immediately.
– gnasher729
Dec 19 '18 at 10:42
If years in other EU countries counted, then every EU citizen could get citizenship in any other country immediately.
– gnasher729
Dec 19 '18 at 10:42
add a comment |
Generally not. Residence requirements for naturalization generally refer to residence in the country itself. As an example, the naturalization requirements for France include in some cases a requirement for residence in France. Residence in another EU country does not serve to meet any requirement for naturalization in France.
answered Dec 18 '18 at 10:43
phoogphoog
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Generally not. Residence requirements for naturalization generally refer to residence in the country itself. As an example, the naturalization requirements for France include in some cases a requirement for residence in France. Residence in another EU country does not serve to meet any requirement for naturalization in France.
answered Dec 18 '18 at 10:43
phoogphoog
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Generally not. Residence requirements for naturalization generally refer to residence in the country itself. As an example, the naturalization requirements for France include in some cases a requirement for residence in France. Residence in another EU country does not serve to meet any requirement for naturalization in France.
answered Dec 18 '18 at 10:43
phoogphoog
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Generally not. Residence requirements for naturalization generally refer to residence in the country itself. As an example, the naturalization requirements for France include in some cases a requirement for residence in France. Residence in another EU country does not serve to meet any requirement for naturalization in France.
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This is not an answer to your question, but provides a possible solution. You could apply to be a Cross-border commuter. Netherlands being pretty small, you could still work along the border in either Belgium or Germany and maintain your stay within Netherlands. There are limits to which how far you can reside w.r.t your workplace. So as long as you maintain your residence and pay taxes there, you are still eligible for naturalisation.
https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/work-abroad/cross-border-commuters/index_en.htm
answered Dec 19 '18 at 9:32
Max PayneMax Payne
1412
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This is not an answer to your question, but provides a possible solution. You could apply to be a Cross-border commuter. Netherlands being pretty small, you could still work along the border in either Belgium or Germany and maintain your stay within Netherlands. There are limits to which how far you can reside w.r.t your workplace. So as long as you maintain your residence and pay taxes there, you are still eligible for naturalisation.
https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/work-abroad/cross-border-commuters/index_en.htm
answered Dec 19 '18 at 9:32
Max PayneMax Payne
1412
add a comment |
This is not an answer to your question, but provides a possible solution. You could apply to be a Cross-border commuter. Netherlands being pretty small, you could still work along the border in either Belgium or Germany and maintain your stay within Netherlands. There are limits to which how far you can reside w.r.t your workplace. So as long as you maintain your residence and pay taxes there, you are still eligible for naturalisation.
https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/work-abroad/cross-border-commuters/index_en.htm
answered Dec 19 '18 at 9:32
Max PayneMax Payne
1412
This is not an answer to your question, but provides a possible solution. You could apply to be a Cross-border commuter. Netherlands being pretty small, you could still work along the border in either Belgium or Germany and maintain your stay within Netherlands. There are limits to which how far you can reside w.r.t your workplace. So as long as you maintain your residence and pay taxes there, you are still eligible for naturalisation.
https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/work-abroad/cross-border-commuters/index_en.htm
answered Dec 19 '18 at 9:32
Max PayneMax Payne
1412
answered Dec 19 '18 at 9:32
Max PayneMax Payne
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answered Dec 19 '18 at 9:32
Max PayneMax Payne
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answered Dec 19 '18 at 9:32
Max PayneMax Payne
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Agree with everyone else. There is no such thing as European Citizenship. To gain access to free movement within the European Union you first need to gain citizenship of a Member State. Citizens of the European Union are by definition citizens of Member States of the European Union: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizenship_of_the_European_Union
answered Dec 18 '18 at 18:41
FreyFrey
311
2
Maybe qualify that statement - the article you link to says "Citizenship of the European Union (EU) is afforded to qualifying citizens of European Union member states.".
– Peter Mortensen
Dec 19 '18 at 9:29
add a comment |
Agree with everyone else. There is no such thing as European Citizenship. To gain access to free movement within the European Union you first need to gain citizenship of a Member State. Citizens of the European Union are by definition citizens of Member States of the European Union: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizenship_of_the_European_Union
answered Dec 18 '18 at 18:41
FreyFrey
311
2
Maybe qualify that statement - the article you link to says "Citizenship of the European Union (EU) is afforded to qualifying citizens of European Union member states.".
– Peter Mortensen
Dec 19 '18 at 9:29
add a comment |
Agree with everyone else. There is no such thing as European Citizenship. To gain access to free movement within the European Union you first need to gain citizenship of a Member State. Citizens of the European Union are by definition citizens of Member States of the European Union: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizenship_of_the_European_Union
answered Dec 18 '18 at 18:41
FreyFrey
311
Agree with everyone else. There is no such thing as European Citizenship. To gain access to free movement within the European Union you first need to gain citizenship of a Member State. Citizens of the European Union are by definition citizens of Member States of the European Union: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizenship_of_the_European_Union
answered Dec 18 '18 at 18:41
FreyFrey
311
answered Dec 18 '18 at 18:41
FreyFrey
311
answered Dec 18 '18 at 18:41
FreyFrey
311
answered Dec 18 '18 at 18:41
FreyFrey
311
311
2
Maybe qualify that statement - the article you link to says "Citizenship of the European Union (EU) is afforded to qualifying citizens of European Union member states.".
– Peter Mortensen
Dec 19 '18 at 9:29
add a comment |
2
Maybe qualify that statement - the article you link to says "Citizenship of the European Union (EU) is afforded to qualifying citizens of European Union member states.".
– Peter Mortensen
Dec 19 '18 at 9:29
2
2
Maybe qualify that statement - the article you link to says "Citizenship of the European Union (EU) is afforded to qualifying citizens of European Union member states.".
– Peter Mortensen
Dec 19 '18 at 9:29
Maybe qualify that statement - the article you link to says "Citizenship of the European Union (EU) is afforded to qualifying citizens of European Union member states.".
– Peter Mortensen
Dec 19 '18 at 9:29
add a comment |
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