10 Advantages of European Citizenship

One of the most sought-after passports in the world isan EU passport. How do we interpret that? It's easy. An EU passport is one ofthe most sought-after travel passports because EU nationals can access 153countries without a visa.

 

There are several benefits to having EU citizenship, including the ability to travel internationally, unrestricted employment opportunities within the EU, and, in most cases, the ability to pass your citizenship to your children and grandchildren. No matter where you are from, these are just a handful of the special advantages and benefits of having dual citizenship in the EU.

 

BENEFIT 1

NO VISAS ARE REQUIRED

If you have already visited Europe, the majority of Americans, Australians, Canadians, and New Zealanders DO not need to obtain a visa in order to enter the EU. But they are not permitted to spend more than 90 days out of every 6 months living, working, or studying in the EU. If you meet the requirements for EU citizenship, you are allowed to move freely and visa-free among the 28 member nations and many more.

Current member states of theEuropean Union are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy,Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

Even the following countries only require easy to get and cheap visa options for EU Citizens.

* Australia requires EU citizens to obtain an eVisitor, which is issued free of charge.

* Canada requires EU citizens to obtain an eTA if arriving by air. The application fee is 7 CAD.

* New Zealand requires EU citizens to obtain an NZeTA and IVL if arriving by air. The application fee is NZD 9 or 12 and NZD 35.

* United States requires eligible EU citizens to obtain an ESTA for arrivals by air and sea. The application fee isUS$21.

 

BENEFIT 2

COMPLETE RIGHTS TO WORK AND LIVE

It is allowed for citizens of the European Union (EU),the European Economic Area, and Switzerland to reside, work, and look for employment in any of the EU member states. If you are not an EU citizen, applying for an employee-sponsored visa can be expensive and challenging.Employers in Europe seek out experts who have worked abroad who are adaptable, sensitive to cultural differences, and bilingual. Since dual citizens do not require complicated permissions or visas, they prefer to operate with them.

 

BENEFIT 3

SCHOLARSHIPS AND DISCOUNTEDEDUCATION FEES

There are many benefits to studying in the EU, including reputable universities, networking and career development possibilities abroad, culturally diverse locations, a high standard of living, and, of course, 28 nations with free or extremely low tuition rates. The most sought-after free degrees in the EU-28 are in the fields of social sciences, journalism, IT, business, administration, and law. By 2020, it's anticipated that 40% of EU citizens ages 30-34 would possess a degree or certificate. Students and academics have the option to improve their abilities and increase their work opportunities through Erasmus+, a well-known exchange program. Since 2014, more than 3 million people have benefited from it.

 

BENEFIT 4

ESTABLISH AND EXPAND YOUR START-UPOR SME

As an EU citizen, you can easily and rapidly register a business and open a branch of an already establishedEU-based firm in any EU nation, Iceland, Norway, or Liechtenstein. In the majority of EU nations, you can form a new business for less than EUR 100 in fewer than 3 working days by completing all of the necessary formalities online and dealing with just one administrative body. The Start-up Europe Club, theEuropean Investment Advisory Hub, and the Start-up Europe Partnership platform are just a few of the several EU funding and programs that are available to support start-ups and SMEs. You can register your project on the EuropeanInvestment Project Portal if you want to raise your company's profile or find funding. These projects' goals include removing barriers to investment, offering technical support, and making better use of financial resources.Dual-nationality business owners enjoy the benefits of the single economic zone of the EU without being subject to the constraints imposed by non-EU nationals.

 

BENEFIT 5

RİGHT TO CONSULAR PROTECTİON BY EUMEMBER STATES

EU citizens are entitled to protection from the diplomatic or consular authority of any other EU countries while traveling in a non-EU nation without the presence of their own national state. Article 46 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights declares this right to exist. Only three countries—the United States, China, and Russia—represent all28 member states diplomatically. Many EU citizens are not represented by their national embassy or consulate abroad. EU member states are required to assistEU citizens in evacuating during emergencies just as they would their own residents. Protection also extends to common occurrences like the loss of a passport, a catastrophic accident, or illness.

 

BENEFIT 6

ACCESS TO NATIONAL HEALTH CARECOVERAGE

According to current EU regulations, EU citizens are entitled to reciprocal healthcare when they visit any of the 28 EU member states. These rights are applicable regardless of whether the person is temporarily moving between EU member states, such as while vacationing or studying abroad, relocating permanently to another EU nation, or going to another EU member state for medical treatment.

 

BENEFIT 7

RİGHT TO VOTE AND SERVE İN PUBLİC OFFİCE

All EU residents have the same rights to vote and to run for office in elections for the European Parliament in the EU country in which they currently live as do its citizens.Additionally, they have the right to cast a ballot and run for office in local elections in the EU country where they currently reside. EU citizens are not allowed to be subjected to any additional requirements during the hiring process and are entitled to the same terms as nationals of the countries where they are looking for employment. This implies that citizens may apply for any position posted in any EU nation, even those in the public sector. Some public service positions may only be available to citizens of a specific nation

  

BENEFIT 8

PRİVACY

General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR), which covers data collection, storage, and usage and permits people to move their personal data from one service provider to another, was recently enacted by the EU. Regulations in the EU provide a level of taxation privacy that is uncommon in many other parts of the world. Poland has tougher privacy rules than the rest of Europe, and a lot of individuals place the highest value possible on this level of privacy protection.

 

BENEFIT 9

QUİCK CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

You will value possessing an EU passport even more if you have ever had to wait in a long line with non-EU nationals to exit the airport.

 

BENEFIT 10

PLAN B

An EU passport gives you and your family unlimited travel, safe passage, and consular aid in circumstances beyond your control in today's dynamic and somewhat unstable political and social climate. Priceless!

 

 As Vesta Global, we have helped100s of clients to benefit from second citizenships and residency programs around the world.
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