EU Residency Permits Reach Record High With 3.9 Million Issued
Data shows European Union countries issued a record 3.9 million new residence permits to non-EU citizens in 2025, marking a 10 percent increase.
By Europa Express14 Sep 2026 · 11:00 CETUpdated 14 Sep 2026 · 11:00 CET
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Core Briefing: EU Residency Permits Reach Record High With 3.9 Million Issued
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European Union countries issued a total of 3.9 million new residence permits to non-EU citizens in 2025, according to new data reported by The Local.
This figure represents a 10 percent increase compared to the previous year in 2024.
The data indicates that this total is the highest level recorded since records began.