From temporary permits to permanent residency and citizenship — we guide you every step of the way.
Obtaining residency in Europe is more than a legal status — it is the foundation of a stable, secure, and prosperous future for you and your family. Brightway Future Migration provides end-to-end residency support across all 7 of our destinations.
Whether you are applying for your first temporary residence permit, renewing an existing one, sponsoring your family, or working toward permanent residency in Lithuania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Norway, Albania, or Poland — our expert legal team has you covered.
Arrive legally on a work, student, or business visa and secure your first temporary residence permit — valid for 1 year.
Renew your residence permit each year. Brightway manages all renewals on time, ensuring no gaps in your legal status.
Once settled, bring your spouse and dependents through our family reunification visa service.
After 5 years of continuous legal residence, apply for a permanent residence permit — giving you indefinite right to stay.
In most countries, after 8–10 years of legal residence, you become eligible to apply for full citizenship and a European passport.
Your first step after arriving on a work, student, or business visa. Valid for 1 year and renewable — we handle the full application process.
Never miss a renewal deadline. We proactively manage your annual permit renewals to ensure your legal status remains uninterrupted.
Bring your spouse, children, or dependents to join you. We prepare and submit complete family visa applications for all destinations.
After 5 years of continuous legal stay, apply for PR — giving you the right to live and work indefinitely without annual renewals.
For EU countries, a long-term EU residence permit allows you to live and work across all EU member states — not just the one you reside in.
When you reach eligibility, we guide you through the full citizenship and naturalization process, including language and integration requirements.
Germany offers one of the most structured and secure residency pathways in Europe with clear milestones.
Norway offers one of the fastest PR pathways in Europe — eligible after just 3 years of continuous residence.
Poland has a straightforward and accessible permanent residency process with strong family support provisions.
Croatia's EU membership provides full Schengen travel rights and a clear path to long-term EU residency.
Lithuania offers a smooth and well-defined residency process with full EU and Schengen rights upon PR.
Bulgaria provides one of Europe's most affordable and accessible residency processes for non-EU nationals.
Albania offers a simple and fast residency process with low costs and growing lifestyle appeal.
No more annual renewals. Permanent residency gives you the right to stay indefinitely without fear of losing your legal status.
Work for any employer, switch jobs freely, or start your own business without any visa restrictions.
Full access to public healthcare, education, and social services — on par with local citizens in most countries.
EU permanent residents enjoy visa-free or simplified travel across the entire Schengen Area of 27 countries.
Your spouse and children gain the same rights — ensuring your whole family has a secure and settled future together.
Permanent residency is the final step before full citizenship and a European passport — opening the world to you.
We review your current visa status and map out the fastest, most secure residency pathway for you.
We verify your years of residence, employment history, and other eligibility criteria for the permit you're applying for.
Our team prepares and authenticates every document required — leaving nothing to chance.
We submit your complete application to the relevant immigration authority and confirm receipt.
We monitor your application status and respond to any authority requests immediately on your behalf.
Once approved, we guide you through collecting your permit and advise on next renewal or citizenship steps.
Your existing valid passport and current visa or residence permit for renewal applications.
Rental agreement or property ownership documents confirming your registered address.
Employment contract, payslips, or business registration proving stable financial means.
Valid comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and any accompanying family members.
A clean criminal record certificate from your home country and current country of residence.
Documents confirming your continuous legal residence — required especially for PR and citizenship applications.
In most countries, permanent residency requires 5 years of continuous legal residence. Norway is an exception, offering PR after just 3 years. The exact timeline depends on your visa category, country, and whether your stay has been uninterrupted.
Yes, in some circumstances — such as spending more than 1–2 consecutive years outside the country without prior authorization, or a serious criminal conviction. Brightway advises you on how to protect your residency status throughout your stay.
Yes. Family members who joined you on a family reunification visa and have resided legally for the required period are eligible to apply for their own permanent residency, independently of your status.
Some countries like Germany and Norway require a basic language test for permanent residency. Others like Bulgaria, Albania, and Croatia have no language requirement. We advise you on exactly what is needed for your chosen country.
Permanent residency gives you the right to live and work indefinitely but you remain a foreign national. Citizenship grants you a passport, full voting rights, and the ability to live anywhere in the EU — and is typically available after 8–10 years.
Temporary residence permit applications typically take 4–8 weeks. Permanent residency applications can take 2–6 months depending on the country and completeness of documents. Brightway ensures your file is perfect from day one to avoid delays.
Let our residency experts map out your personalized pathway to a permanent European home.