This is essentially how freedom of movement in Europe works. As an EU citizen I was able to move to another EU country, rent a flat, and then within 3 months h

This is essentially how freedom of movement in Europe works. As an EU citizen I was able to move to another EU country, rent a flat, and then within 3 months had to prove that I had income to pay tax/social contributions. On passing that interview you get residency rights and continued access to public services and healthcare; I am still a “guest”, but can effectively stay indefinitely as long as I keep contributing and don't break the law. https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/explainers/what-eu-freedom-movement https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/explainers/what-eu-fr...