New EU rules cut red tape for citizens living or working in another Member State as of tomorrow

As of tomorrow, new EU rules to cut costs and formalities for citizens living outside their home country will start to apply across the European Union.

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http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-19-1148_en.htmhttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-19-1148_en.htm
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Friday, February 15, 2019
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Organizations, International organizations, European Economic Area, World, Identity documents, European Union, Travel document, Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen
Summary
Key Points: 
  • As of tomorrow, new EU rules to cut costs and formalities for citizens living outside their home country will start to apply across the European Union.
  • Currently, citizens moving to or living in another EU country must obtain a stamp to prove that their public documents (such as a birth, marriage or death certificate) are authentic.
  • Under the new rules, citizens are also no longer required to provide a sworn/ official translation of their public document in many cases.
  • It will make the daily lives of people living and working in another EU country easier and cheaper.
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