An EU passport is an identity document issued by one of the 27 EU countries to a citizen of the European Union. Sometimes referred to as a “European passport” or “pan-European passport,” it grants its holder the right to live, work, conduct business, and study in any of the 27 EU countries.
EU legislative norms recognize equal rights for all EU passport holders in any European country. In other words, for example, by obtaining a Cypriot passport, you have the same rights as citizens of France, Italy, Spain, and other EU member states.
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What Does an EU Passport Provide: Advantages
An EU passport grants all the rights of an EU citizen:
✔ Freedom of movement within EU countries
✔ Visa-free travel to almost any country in the world.
For example, a Maltese passport allows visa-free (or visa-on-arrival) travel to 183 countries, a Portuguese passport to 178 countries, a Cypriot passport to 175 countries, and a Spanish passport to 168 countries worldwide.
✔ The right to live in any EU country
✔ The right to work in any EU country
✔ The right to vote and participate in municipal and European Parliament elections
✔ The right to consular assistance from another EU country’s embassy or consulate outside the EU under the same conditions as a citizen of that country
✔ Social security benefits, high living standards, and quality of life
✔ The ability to study in any educational institution in the EU
How to Obtain an EU Passport: Methods
The main ways to obtain EU citizenship are:
Birthright citizenship
Citizenship through naturalization
EU citizenship through investment immigration
Birthright Citizenship
No EU country automatically and unconditionally grants citizenship to children born on their soil to foreign citizens. A child will only receive EU citizenship if one of the parents is a citizen of an EU country.
Naturalization
To naturalize, you must legally reside in an EU country with a residence permit (temporary and permanent) for a specified period — from 3 years or more. For example, the minimum required residence period to apply for Belgian citizenship is 3 years, for Maltese and French citizenship it is 5 years, for Portuguese citizenship it is 6 years, for Greek citizenship it is 7 years, and for Austrian, Italian, and Spanish citizenship it is 10 years.
Grounds for naturalization can include:
Investments in the economy of EU countries
Purchasing real estate in Europe
Registering a European business and conducting entrepreneurial activities
Official employment in the EU
Studying in European educational institutions
Family reunification with an EU citizen and through marriage
Each country has its specific naturalization conditions, but generally, to obtain citizenship through naturalization, full integration into the country’s community, knowledge of the language and culture, and sometimes history are required. Examinations are often held to confirm such knowledge.
In some countries, you may need to renounce other citizenships to naturalize.
EU Citizenship through Investment Immigration
“Civil Citizenship by Investment” programs are official government programs that provide a legal way to acquire new citizenship in the shortest time possible, without residency requirements or language and culture tests.
Countries in Europe offering citizenship by investment programs include Malta and Montenegro.
Montenegro is not currently an EU member but is a candidate for EU membership in 2025.
Malta Citizenship by Investment
Applicants must make a non-refundable donation of €600,000 or €750,000, purchase real estate worth at least €700,000, or rent property for a minimum annual fee of €16,000 for 5 years, plus a €10,000 donation to a charitable organization.
Investment in real estate starts at €250,000 in the northern region or €450,000 on the Adriatic coast and in the capital, plus a mandatory donation of €200,000 to the state economic fund.
How to Choose a Country for Obtaining an EU Passport
When choosing a country for obtaining an EU passport, the goals, objectives, and opportunities of the applicant are primarily analyzed.
If you are considering obtaining an EU passport along with immigration, leading positions are held by predominantly European countries with a high standard of living, developed economies, and healthcare systems. These include Austria, Cyprus, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and France.
If you want to obtain an EU passport quickly without the need for permanent residence in the country, and also wish to invest in real estate or optimize taxes, then a Cypriot passport is what you need.
Contact Feod Group specialists! We will help you choose the country that best meets your requirements and assist with obtaining an EU passport for your entire family.
In 2013, Anastasia Taran graduated with honors from the National University "Odessa Law Academy", earning a Master of Laws degree. She joined Feod Group in 2018 and has since gained extensive experience in international corporate, tax, and immigration law....
In 2013, Anastasia Taran graduated with honors from the National University "Odessa Law Academy", earning a Master of Laws degree. She joined Feod Group in 2018 and has since gained extensive experience in international corporate, tax, and immigration law.
Since 1992, Feod Group has been providing a wide range of legal, business and immigration services in Europe, the USA and other countries of the world.
The company has accredited western lawyers, experts in various fields of law and jurisdictions of the world.
Having offices in Europe and the USA, Feod Group provides rapid paperwork and maximum customer comfort.
We provide our clients with related services, such as relocation and adaptation abroad, organizing family relocation abroad, enrollment of children in schools and many other services.
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