This ad hoc query examines national data, statistical collection practices, detected cases of misuse, and preventive administrative and legislative checks related to the issuance of residence permits to long-term residents who are third-country nationals and their family members moving from another EU Member State under Directive 2003/109/EC.

What are the challenges/barriers which affect the intra-EU mobility of third-country nationals? The study analyses this question as well as the EU acquis and national policies of relevance in this matter.

The ICT Directive enters into force today 28 May 2014. Member States shall transpose the Directive by 29 November 2016.