Hey guys, just some questions to see if you can help me out.

I have been trying to find some help on how I can go about gaining a long term residency in one of these countries. I am a military veteran who gains monthly disability compensentation and currently just a full time student in the US over here studying CS. I know that outside of being a student I have been wondering if there was a method I could continue my studies, graduate with my degree and just attain employment in one of those countries. It would take me about 2 years to complete it and I currently do it remotely. So I’m just wondering if there would be a way I could continue my studies remote in america and also live in the EU with possible long term residency. That or if there was other ways to get residency in the EU, I’ve been looking into France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and netherlands. I know getting a job is another method but I know that can be pretty hard but I’ve just been wondering of the possibilities. Forgot to mention I know I could always just study over in another country, 3 years wouldn’t take that long since it’s just another year or less tacked on to get the bachelors.

Side note: my schooling would be paid for anywhere I go if I were to go to a school in another country(as long as it doesn’t exceed a certain threhshold).

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

  • rachaeltalcott@alien.top
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    1 year ago

    I’m in France; I don’t know about the other countries you list.

    If your disability compensation is more than about 1300 euros per month, and is expected to be stable into the future, you could probably get a non-working visa here. If the stability is in question, it might be wise to save up a year’s worth (12X1300) so that you can prove financial stability outside of the payments. 1300 euros per month won’t go far in major cities but you could make do on that in less-tight cities, probably with roommates. Or a small apartment in a rural area.

    It is a one-year renewable residence permit. After five years of renewing you are eligible to apply for a ten-year residence permit that allows you to work.

    If you want to work here, it is best to get a degree here, or work for a multi-national company in the US that would then let you transfer to France.

    Most universities require a B2 level of French, some C1. Cost to foreigners depends on the school and how long you have been resident in France, but most are nowhere near the cost of US universities.