Your EU rights
As a national of an EU country – or Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway – you have certain rights when living or studying in other European countries.
In some cases, the EU can help if you have problems asserting these rights in practice.
In many cases, the best place to get help is from national bodies, rather than the EU.
Problems with a public authority in another EU country
- social security rights (family benefits, urgent healthcare, pensions, ...)
- your residence rights or those of your non-EU relative
- recognising your professional qualifications
- vehicle registration
- driving licences
Consumer rights
Buying goods or services in the country where you are living
Buying goods or services in another EU country
Out of court dispute with a financial service
Out of court dispute about goods bought online
Making or receiving payments abroad in the EU
Discrimination
Race or ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, sex or sexual orientation
Unfair treatment by an EU body
Complain or get information from the EU Ombudsman
Consular assistance
- passport lost or stolen
- serious accident, illness or death
- violent crime
- arrest or detention
- emergency relief or repatriation