What is MoveToEU and who is it for?

MoveToEU is a free, independent bureaucracy navigator for anyone relocating to Europe. It covers all 34 EU/EEA countries plus Switzerland, Ukraine, Moldova and the United Kingdom, with step-by-step registration guides, official forms, a translation tool and relocation checklists.

Do EU citizens need a visa to live in another EU country?

No. EU citizens have the right of free movement under EU Directive 2004/38/EC. You can enter any other EU member state with a valid national ID card or passport and stay for up to 3 months without any formalities. Beyond 3 months, most countries require you to register your residence.

What is the first thing I should do when I arrive in an EU country?

Register your address at the local municipal authority within the deadline set by your destination country. Deadlines range from 3 days (Belgium) to 90 days (Portugal). This registration triggers your tax ID, bank account, health insurance enrollment and all other administrative steps.

Can my non-EU spouse join me when I move to an EU country?

Yes. As an EU citizen exercising free movement rights, your non-EU spouse is entitled to accompany or join you under Directive 2004/38/EC. Your spouse receives a residence card issued within 6 months of application and gains the right to work immediately, without a separate work permit.

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