Single permit for third-country nationals to reside and work in the EU - Directive 2011/98/EU

The Directive 2011/98/EU on a single permit for third-country nationals (non-EU nationals) to reside and work in the European Union (EU) has two main objectives. The first objective is to facilitate the procedure for a third-country national to be admitted to work in an EU Member State, by introducing a single application procedure for a combined work and residence permit. The second objective is to ensure equal treatment between third-country workers and nationals of the permit issuing Member State, by providing a common set of rights regarding working conditions, education and training, access to goods and services, and social security.