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Settle in Europe from India โ€” Long Stay Visa & Residence Permit

Dreaming of building a life in Europe? GM Overseas guides Indian nationals through long-stay national visas, residence permits, and permanent residency pathways across major European countries. Pan-India service.

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Long Stay National Visa & Permanent Residency in Europe

A long-stay national visa (Type D) is issued for stays exceeding 90 days and forms the foundation of your European settlement journey. It is tied to a purpose โ€” work, study, family reunification, or retirement โ€” and converts into a residence permit upon arrival.

GM Overseas advises Indian nationals on the full settlement pathway: from choosing the right country and visa category, to obtaining a residence permit and eventually permanent residency (PR). We serve professionals, retirees, investors, and families looking to make Europe their long-term home.

  • Long-stay national D-Visa application support for all purposes
  • Residence permit registration guidance on arrival in Europe
  • Permanent residency (PR) pathway planning and eligibility assessment
  • Retirement and passive income visa guidance (Portugal, Spain, Italy)
  • Investor visa and Golden Visa advisory (Portugal, Greece)
  • Family settlement โ€” spouse, children, and parent inclusion
  • Pan-India service for all Indians planning long-term settlement

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Valid passport with minimum 2 years validity for long-stay applications
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Purpose-specific documents (job contract / admission letter / family proof)
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Proof of financial sufficiency (bank statements, pension, investments)
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Accommodation proof in European destination
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Health insurance valid for the country and duration
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Police clearance certificate (PCC) from India
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Medical fitness certificate (for certain countries)
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Proof of no criminal record and background verification
How It Works

Our Step-by-Step Process

We manage every stage so you can focus on planning your Europe experience.

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Country & Route Selection

We identify the best European country and visa pathway for your goals โ€” work, retirement, family, or investment.

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Long-Stay Visa Application

Complete national D-Visa file preparation and submission for your chosen country and purpose.

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Arrival & Registration

Guidance on registering your address, opening a bank account, and obtaining residence permit on arrival.

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Residence Permit

We advise on annual residence permit renewal requirements and maintaining your legal status in Europe.

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Permanent Residency ๐ŸŽ‰

Pathways to PR vary by country (typically 5 years). We plan your long-term route to permanent European residency.

Why GM Overseas

Why Choose Us

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Country Selection Expertise

We match your profile, budget, and lifestyle goals to the right European country โ€” not every country suits every applicant.

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Full Settlement Pathway

We don't just get you the visa โ€” we plan your complete settlement route from D-Visa to permanent residency.

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Retirement & Passive Income

Experts in Portugal's NHR scheme, Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa, and Italy's Elective Residency โ€” ideal for Indian retirees.

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Investor Visa Advisory

Guidance on Portugal's Golden Visa and Greece's Golden Visa programs โ€” residency through real estate investment.

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Pan-India Service

We serve Indian nationals from every state planning long-term settlement in Europe โ€” 100% online consultation.

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Lifetime Support

Our relationship continues beyond the visa โ€” renewal advisory, PR planning, and naturalization guidance.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes โ€” Indian citizens can settle permanently in most European countries through work, study, or family routes. After typically 5 years of legal residence, you may apply for permanent residency (PR). Some countries like Portugal offer faster paths. GM Overseas plans your complete settlement journey.
Portugal, Germany, and the Netherlands are considered among the most accessible for Indians due to strong economies, English proficiency, and clear PR pathways. Portugal's D7 visa (passive income) and Golden Visa are popular with investors and retirees. Germany's skilled worker route is ideal for IT and healthcare professionals.
Portugal's Golden Visa grants residency through qualifying investments (currently focused on funds and certain non-coastal real estate). Indians can apply. It requires a minimum stay of just 7 days/year and leads to PR in 5 years. GM Overseas provides advisory on the investment and visa process.
Most European countries require 5 years of continuous legal residence for PR. Germany has a pathway at 3 years for highly skilled workers. Portugal is 5 years. The Netherlands is 5 years. GM Overseas maps your timeline from arrival to PR at the very start.
Yes โ€” family members (spouse, minor children, and in some cases parents) can be included through dependent or family reunification visas. GM Overseas handles the whole family application together, ensuring everyone arrives legally and on schedule.

Ready to Build Your Life in Europe?

Talk to our settlement experts today โ€” free consultation. We'll map out your complete pathway from visa to permanent residency.

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Start Your European Journey Today

Fill out the form and our visa expert will contact you within 24 hours with a personalised assessment โ€” completely free of charge.

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+39 350 870 0594
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info@gm-overseas.com
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Working Hours
Monโ€“Sat: 10:00 AM โ€“ 6:00 PM IST
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Pan-India โ€” all cities & states

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