There were three phases (2+3+2 years) in the 2003 transitional arrangements during which different, increasingly stricter conditions applied as to the conditions under which Member States could restrict labour market access.
2004. aasta üleminekuperiood oli kolmeosaline (2+3+2 aastat), mille jooksul karmistati järk-järgult tingimusi, mille alusel võis liikmesriik piirata pääsu oma tööturule.