Easiest and hardest countries for obtaining an EU citizenship

After previous videos on obtaining a temporary or permanent residency, the current one goes all the way. Obtaining a European citizenship in one of the 27 EU countries.

Easiest and hardest European countries for granting permanent residence

Previous video has been focussing on the ease or difficulty for obtaining a temporary residence permit in an EU country.

Easiest and hardest European countries to obtain a temporary residence permit

A tourist visum is valid for 90 days in the whole Shengen area. Travelers from countries without visa requirement, get their passport stamped upon entry and face the same limitations. 

However, to retire in Europe or to obtain a temporary residence permit for studying, working locally or as a digital nomad, the EU member states have vastly different requirements.

Best 12 Countries for Retirement

 If retirering abroad is your goal, this is the video to watch: Best 12 Countries for Retirement in 2025 & 2026

Easiest Countries to Live (Acquire Residency)

The twelve easy countries to acquire a residency permit are coverd in this video: