EU/EEA free movement routes
The right of citizens of EU and EEA states to live in another member state, as each state has written Directive 2004/38/EC into its own law. Conditions such as sufficient resources and health cover are applied by the destination state.
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| Country | Route | Status | Requirement as the rule states it | Dependants | Spouse or partner may work | Permit validity (months) | Years to permanent residence | Country page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | EU/EEA free movement (register within eight days after three months) | Verified · checked 4 November 2026 | not held | Included sourced | Yes illustrative | not held | 5 illustrative | Country page — Croatia |
| Cyprus | EU/EEA free movement (register within four months of arrival) | Verified · checked 4 November 2026 | not held | Included sourced | Yes illustrative | not held | 5 illustrative | Country page — Cyprus |
| France | EU/EEA free movement (no registration required) | Verified · checked 28 September 2026 | not held | Included sourced | Yes illustrative | not held | 5 illustrative | Country page — France |
| Germany | EU/EEA free movement (no registration required) | Verified · checked 4 November 2026 | not held | Included sourced | Yes illustrative | not held | 5 illustrative | Country page — Germany |
| Greece | EU/EEA free movement (register after three months) | Verified · checked 4 November 2026 | not held | Included sourced | Yes illustrative | not held | 5 illustrative | Country page — Greece |
| Italy | EU/EEA free movement (register after three months) | Verified · checked 4 November 2026 | not held | Included sourced | Yes illustrative | not held | 5 illustrative | Country page — Italy |
| Norway | EEA free movement (register within three months of arrival) | Verified · checked 4 November 2026 | not held | Included sourced | Yes illustrative | not held | 5 illustrative | Country page — Norway |
| Portugal | EU/EEA free movement (register within 30 days after three months) | Verified · checked 4 November 2026 | not held | Included sourced | Yes illustrative | not held | 5 illustrative | Country page — Portugal |
| Spain | EU/EEA free movement (register within three months of arrival) | Verified · checked 4 November 2026 | not held | Included sourced | Yes illustrative | not held | 5 illustrative | Country page — Spain |
| Sweden | EU/EEA free movement (right of residence, no registration) | Verified · checked 4 November 2026 | not held | Included sourced | Yes illustrative | not held | 5 illustrative | Country page — Sweden |
What this table does not say
Whether a household meets a rule depends on who is moving, what they earn and hold, and their citizenship. This table sets out the rules as written, for nobody in particular. Set them against your own answers.