ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Long-term resident (European Union)

Okay kiddo, so a long-term resident in the European Union is someone who has been living in one EU country for a very long time. This person is not a citizen of that country, but they have been granted permission to stay there for a long time.

Think of it like having a really good friend who comes to stay at your house for a really long time. They don't live there permanently, but they have permission to stay for a while because they are your friend and you want them to be there.

Now, in the EU, there are certain rules and requirements that someone has to meet in order to become a long-term resident. They have to have lived in one EU country for at least five years and have a valid reason for staying there (like work or family).

Once someone becomes a long-term resident, they have certain rights that are similar to those of EU citizens. For example, they can work, study, and travel freely within the EU. They also have some rights to social welfare benefits and healthcare.

So, basically, a long-term resident in the European Union is someone who has been living in one EU country for a long time and has certain rights and privileges because of their status.