Free movement within the EU with EU blue card

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Does an EU blue card issued by France allow one to live anywhere in the EU or only 90 out of every 180 days? I've heard that those who invest in France, get a 4-year residence permit, and can live anywhere in the EU. But is this true, or am I confusing something?



Best Answer

A residence permit issued be a Schengen country allows the holder (together with their passport) to visit other Schengen countries based in the 90/180 rule (which is not strictly enforced).

A EU blue card is a residence permit type.

The passeport talent” “investisseur économique” (Skilled residence permit - Investor)(International talents/Make a direct economic investment| France-Visas.gouv.fr) may be the other residence permit type you are referring to.

and can live anywhere in the EU

This is not mentioned in the above link and is very unlikely.


There is one residence permit type that makes it easier to move from one EU country to another (except Denmark and Ireland, where this permit type is not issued).

In Germany it is called:

Otherwise, in general, a residence permit issued in one Schengen country does not allow you to reside and work in another Schengen country.




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Can other EU countries work in German Blue Card?

No, you cannot use the German Blue Card to work somewhere else in Europe. You will have to apply for the EU Blue Card for that other country, provided that you find a job and meet the criteria. You can apply for an EU Blue Card in another country after you have already worked for 18 months in Germany.

Can EU citizens move anywhere in Europe?

As an EU citizen, you have the right to move to any EU country to live, work, study, look for a job or retire. You can stay in another EU country for up to 3 months without registering there but you may need to report your presence. The only requirement is to hold a valid national identity card or passport.

Can I work in Ireland with EU Blue Card?

The EU Blue Card applies in 25 of the 27 EU countries. It does not apply in Denmark and Ireland.

Can EU Blue Card holders work in UK?

The EU Blue Card is not yet an option for UK nationals.



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