EEA Family Permit
The EEA Family Permit is usually granted to family members of EEA nationals who are nationals of countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). An EEA family permit can be considered if:
- The Sponsor has been living and has a job, either as a worker or as a self-employed individual, in an EEA member state
- The Sponsor and his or her family member (spouse or civil partner) has been living together in an EEA country
The issuance of an EEA family permit is only for six months and the family member of an EEA national (non-EEA national) can apply for residence card before the expiration date of the EEA family permit. The residence card can be applied for by an individual as a family member of a British citizen who has entered the UK with family permit under the Surrinder Singh principle. In accordance with the EEA Regulations 2006, the residence card for a family member of an EEA national is issued for five years.
What is an EEA Family Permit?
An EEA family permit is the other name of entry clearance that is issued to a non EEA family member of an EEA national who is exercising his / her treaty rights in the UK in one of the following ways:
- Working in the UK on PAYE basis
- Working as self-employed person
- Being self-sufficient and maintaining comprehensive sickness insurance
- Studying in the UK and maintaining comprehensive sickness insurance
Who can apply for an EEA Family Permit ?
One can apply for an EEA family permit to come to the UK if he/ she is
- From outside the European Economic Area (EEA)
- The family member or ‘extended’ family member of an EEA or Swiss national (excluding UK nationals)
Immediate family member
Following persons are considered as immediate family members of the EEA national:
- Spouse / Civil Partner
- Children under 21 years of age [including step / adopted children]
- Dependents in the ascending line i.e. parents / grandparents of the EEA national or of his / her spouse / civil partner [They need to be financially dependent on the EEA national]/
Extended family members:
- Children above 21 years of age
- Siblings
- Cousins
- Aunts
- Uncles
- Unmarried partners
The difference in both of these categories is that the immediate family members have got right to come and reside in the UK on the basis of their EEA national`s exercising his / her treaty rights in the UK while the extended family member have to meet a more strict criteria of prior residence with the EEA national out of the UK, financial dependency and other requirements.
It is important to note that even a small mistake / omission may result in refusal of EEA family permit application or dismissal of the appeal, resulting in making it even more complex. It is therefore strongly advised to take professional representation and leave this matter in our capable hands.
What Documents do you need to apply for an EEA Family Permit
The applicant and his EEA family member needs to provide documentary evidences of the genuineness of relationship, of the fact that the EEA national is genuinely exercising treaty rights and also the original identity documents, in support of the application. Once approved, the EEA family permit is issued for a maximum of 6 months which entitles the holder having full right to work in the UK. Once the applicant travels to the UK, he / she can make an application to obtain residence under which is issued for a period of five years. Residence card holders get full rights of working in the UK and can apply for permanent residence upon completing five years of residence in accordance with the EEA regulations provided their EEA national family member continues to exercise their treaty rights in the UK.
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