No. Becoming a resident provides the right to occupy a place and a home in the new host country. Depending on the residency title obtained, you may or may not be able to work or exercise other rights. If certain legal requirements are met, after a certain period of time—generally a period that depends on the host country and ranges from a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 5 years—it is possible to apply for naturalization, thus obtaining citizenship, which in turn entails the right to apply for a passport. Please note that citizenship provides all the rights of a citizen but also all the obligations. FAQ