Resident Permit Application Requirements

1. Valid Passport

• Must be valid for the duration of your stay.
  
  

• Often must have at least 2 blank pages and 6 months of validity.
  
  

2. Completed Residence Permit Application Form

• Each country has its own official form (e.g., Form 147 in Sweden, Application for Temporary Residence in Canada).
  
  

• Must be filled out accurately and signed.
  
  

3. Passport-Sized Photographs

• Recent photos (taken within 6 months).
  
  

• Must meet specific size and background requirements of the country.
  
  

4. Purpose of Stay Documentation

• Supporting documents depending on your reason for residency, such as:
  
  

  • Work: Job offer or employment contract
    
    

  • Study: Admission letter from a recognized institution
    
    

  • Family: Marriage/birth certificate or family reunion request
    
    

  • Investment: Proof of financial investment or business ownership
    
    

  • Asylum: Relevant documents to support the claim
    
    

5. Proof of Accommodation

• Rental agreement, hotel booking, or letter from host.
  
  

• Must show where you will live during your stay.
  
  

6. Proof of Sufficient Financial Means

• Recent bank statements, employment letter, or sponsor letter.
  
  

• Must show you can support yourself (and dependents, if applicable) during your stay.
  
  

7. Health Insurance

• Proof of valid health insurance coverage in the host country.
  
  

• Often required to cover emergency care, hospitalization, and repatriation.
  
  

8. Medical Examination (if required)

• Certificate from an approved doctor confirming you're in good health.
  
  

• Some countries require tuberculosis (TB) tests or vaccination records.
  
  

9. Police Clearance Certificate

• Background check from your country of residence showing no criminal record.
  
  

• Some countries may require it from every country you've lived in for the past 5+ years.
  
  

10. Visa or Entry Permit (if applicable)

• Some countries require that you enter with a visa before applying for a residence permit.
  
  

• Others allow switching to a residence permit from within the country.
  
  

11. Residence Permit Fee

• Payable upon submission of the application.
  
  

• Fees vary depending on the country and type of residence (temporary vs permanent).
  
  

✅ Optional (but sometimes required):

• Language proficiency certificate (e.g., German A1 for Germany family reunification)
  
  

• Integration or civic knowledge test (for long-term or permanent stays)
  
  

• Photocopies of all submitted documents