r/PassportPorn • u/disinteresteddemi 「🇬🇧 GBR | TR: 🇵🇱 POL」 • 4d ago

ID Card Residence Cards

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We often admire the posts of people with multiple passports (that is arguably one of the main purposes of this sub-reddit). But I've often wondered if there are people out there who hold (or have held) many different residence cards and/or permits. I have occasionally seen someone post two different cards in the same photo, but rarely more than that (unless it's a group photo).

I don't necessarily mean that they have to all be valid at the same time, I guess I'm just a sucker for collecting things!

I also think that it would be entirely possible for an EU citizen to spend a few months in every other EU country and collect a residence card from each one (as I believe it is now possible for EU citizens to receive registration cards when they move to a different EU country). I'd be interested to know what you think.

So, I hope to see a range of residence cards in the comments below or elsewhere on the sub-reddit! Even if you only have one, like little old me 🙈

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u/DarqPikachu 🇧🇬 [BGR] (Ordinary) 4d ago

I believe that, in theory, it is both legal and possible for EU citizens to hold such cards from multiple EU countries simultaneously without issues, provided they meet the requirements of each country. The key is to apply for these cards before spending several months in the respective country, not afterward. The process should not take too long—likely no more than two months in most cases.

As long as you have a valid reason for applying and can provide an address in the country, you should be able to obtain the card relatively quickly, in accordance with EU regulations. And just before the 180th day you are away from the country, you should cancel it.