Moving Between EU Countries: Residence Rights, Documents Without Apostille, and Step-by-Step Formalities (2026)
Residence ladder: 3 months unconditionally → registration → permanent residence after 5 years; non-EU spouse travels visa-free with residence card (also alone). Civil status documents without apostille (Reg. 2016/1191 + multilingual forms), driving licenses recognized, vehicle registration within the country's timeframe (no EU 6 months!), IBAN discrimination prohibited, EHIC from 2026 only electronically – and for disputes with authorities, there is free SOLVIT.