BENEFITS OF A PR (PERMANENT RESIDENCE) Some countries in the world recognise permanent residency (PR) or citizenship by birth. Which in simple terms means that if an individual is born in any of these countries, he naturally becomes the citizen of that country by birth? India however does not offer citizenship by birth. One can seek PR of any country of his choice if he/she desires to live and earn a living in any country other than the country of his origin. Each country has its own terms and conditions which one has to full fill to be granted permanent residency of that particular country. Each country offers various benefits for those seeking PR and meeting the terms and conditions. One would generally seek PR of a country that would provide him/ her a better life, better education, better medical care, better career opportunities, better security etc than his own country. The most favoured nations for which one seeks PR are the first world countries, that is to say USA, Canada, European countries, Australia and New Zealand. Each country has fixed a minimum period of stay in the country on a PR visa. One has to live continuously in the country without a break to become eligible for citizenship of that country.