Can Schengen resident permit holders use the "EU" line at passport control?

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When I was transferring this morning at Schipol, the staff directed non-EU citizens with Schengen area residence permits to the "EU" line at passport control. Is this always allowed for people with residence permits, or was it just because the lines had become particularly unbalanced?






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