Looking to speak to those from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland who obtained the EU permanent residency card, and were able to move to another EU country with this -- and without needing to get citizenship first. Ideally, you would be open to a video interview, but at the very least a print-based quote. Bonus points if you moved to or from Portugal with this.

Running an international art platform, we hear from artists who relocate across Europe for residencies or workspaces. A number of them hold EU long-term residence, and one story that stuck with me came from an artist who moved from Italy to Portugal for the creative community in Lisbon. She told me the card didn't make her free like a citizen, but it made the whole process predictable enough not to be scary. Her experience showed how the card gives structure: you can enter the new country, apply from within, and you're not treated as a brand-new outsider. She still had to show income, health coverage, and a clean record, but she didn't have to start the immigration journey from zero. Things artists often highlight: Portugal is popular for its warm culture and lower living costs. The EU card feels like a passport for stability. Moves between EU countries become less risky when your status is already recognized. Creative professionals value knowing they can shift countries without losing everything they built. Lean into the creative-lifestyle angle ideal for Portugalist's readership.