The directive contains safeguards to limit potential abuse of welfare-state benefits during the first five years, including proof of health insurance coverage and a requirement that sufficient “resources” be shown when a residence permit of up to five years is requested.
La directive contient des garanties visant à limiter les abus pendant les cinq premières années, et notamment l’obligation de justifier – pour obtenir un permis de séjour allant jusqu’à cinq ans – d’une assurance maladie et de “ ressources ” suffisantes.