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Guides in Permanent residency

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Permanent residency6 min read

Permanent residence or a long-term work visa: how the two differ

Both let you live and work abroad for years, but they rest on different foundations. This guide explains what changes when a temporary status becomes a permanent one, and how to weigh the choice as a family.

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