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EU family permit

EEA Family Permit stands for European Economic Area Family Permit. An EEA Family Permit can be obtained by a Non-European applicant who has married an EU national residing in the UK or who presents proof of co-habitation for two years.

Since the EEA family permit is issued under the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 and not the Immigration Rules., unlike UK visas or Leave to Remain, the stay under the relevant Permit is not counted in the 10 years' minimum required residency applied for based on 10 years' stay in the UK. When applied for outside the UK, entry clearance should be obtained in advance from the British authorities (UK Embassy) in the country where the applicant resides.

  • Visa Requirements
    Dependent such as children or grandchildren under the age of 21 or dependent Parents or grandparents of the applicant or the EEA/Swiss national, if they are dependent can apply at the same with the main applicant, and the EEA national will need to be economically active, ie exercising Treaty rights.
  • Conditions of Stay
    The holders of an EEA Family Permit may freely engage in study, employment, freelance, or business activities without a separate work permit.
  • Length of Stay
    Six months' stay is approved for the initial application.
    Five years' stay is approved when the Residence Card is applied for.

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