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Language requirements for residence and citizenship

When language skills are required, which documents prove them and how to prepare for the exam or interview. Which requirements to check for residence, permanent residence and citizenship.

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Inside the guide

What you will learn from the guide

First application for residence or citizenship

Which language requirements to check before the first filing.

Permanent residence and naturalisation

How to study the requirements for moving to the next status separately.

Exam and certificate

Where to confirm the accepted documents, the test format and how long the result is valid.

Interview

In which language you speak with the authority and how to prepare for an in-person visit.

Individual circumstances

What to check about age, education and possible exemptions.

Preparing for the exam

How to allow time for learning the language, taking the exam and getting the certificate before filing.

Prepare your questions about your situation for a consultation with a specialist.

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Language requirements for residence and citizenship

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The BRIDGES team

Who prepared the guide

A Bridges Global material. A consultant will help you understand the programme terms and answer your questions.

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    Anna Kovalevskaya, Head of the Legal Department at BRIDGES
    Anna KovalevskayaHead of the Legal Department