"European countries countries issued some 3.57 million first time residency permits to non-EU nationals in 2024, some 315,000 fewer than in 2023. EU countries issued some 3.5 million first-time residency permits in 2024. With EFTA countries Switzerland (47,500) and Norway (23,600) included then the number reaches 3.57 million. This represents an 8 per cent decline - 315,000 fewer - than the 3.8 million issued in 2023, the year with the highest number ever recorded, according to data published by the EU statistical office, Eurostat."
"The decline recorded in 2024 can partly be explained by that fact fewer first residence permits for employment (-12 per cent) were handed out plus a drop of 6.5 percent fall in the number of permits given out for family reunifications. There was also a 10 percent drop in the number of permits issued for "other" reasons (see below). However permits issued for education purposes recorded a small increase (+0.8 per cent)."
European countries issued about 3.5 million first-time residency permits to non-EU nationals in 2024, reaching 3.57 million when including Switzerland and Norway. The total represents an 8% decline, or 315,000 fewer permits, compared with 3.8 million in 2023. First residence permits cover stays for employment, family, education or other reasons and include status changes. Declines were driven by a 12% fall in employment permits, a 6.5% drop in family reunifications and a 10% fall in 'other' reasons; permits for education rose by 0.8%. Largest origin declines included Belarus (-38%), Turkey (-13%), Afghanistan (-10%) and India (-9%). Several EU countries reported sharp decreases, while Greece and Cyprus saw increases.
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