The EU Long-Term Residence Permit is essentially an indefinite-duration residence permit derived from EU Directive 2003/109. One key difference between the EU Long-Term Residence Permit and a national permanent residence permit is that the latter is strictly based on national legislation.
Another difference is the additional rights provided under the EU Longterm Residency Permit. It allows the holder to reside, under certain conditions, in another EU member state. For instance, an EU long-term resident from another EU country can gain unrestricted access to the Dutch labor market (without requirements or permission from the UWV) after just one year of lawful residence in the Netherlands, a privilege that many other residence permits only grant after five years.

Conditions for EU Longterm Residency

To qualify for an EU Longterm Residence Permit, you must meet the following basic requirements:
You have lived continuously for at least five years in an EU country with a valid residence permit.
You have a stable and sufficient income.
You have health insurance.
You have passed the civic integration exam (unless you are exempt or relieved from this obligation).
You do not threaten public order (no criminal history).

Benefits of EU Longterm Residency

Aside from the indefinite duration, one major advantage of the EU Longterm Residence Permit is that it does not impose conditions or restrictions. There are no income requirements or limited labor market access. Even if you were to apply for social assistance, it would not negatively affect your residence permit.
Individuals granted long-term resident status are also offered more excellent protection against deportation. Any behavior justifying expulsion must constitute a genuine and sufficiently serious threat to public order or public safety.