EEA Family Permit

If you are a national of the European Economic Area or Switzerland, you will be able to come to the United Kingdom. You have the right to live and work in the UK, provided you are able to support yourself without any government assistance. For advice about entering the UK as a EEA national, and your rights in the UK, get in touch with our team of trained advisors.If you are the family member of an EEA national, but from outside the EEA yourself, you will need a family permit to enter the UK. This is similar to a visa, and allows you to live and work in the United Kingdom. Family members include husbands, wives, civil partners, dependent children under 21, and dependent parents or grandparents. You will need to apply for, and be granted, this permit before you enter the United Kingdom. You will also need to be travelling to the UK with the EEA national or to join an EEA national who is already in the UK.

There are limits to the family permit, though. They are only intended for those looking to join a non-UK EEA national in the UK. If you are joining a UK national, you will need to apply for the appropriate visa. There are exceptions to this, including if the UK national is a resident of an EEA country. If you are unsure about whether the EEA family permit is right for you, contact Global-Migrate for an assessment.

The rules for EEA family permits are different than for a standard visa. We have helped over 20,000 people with EEA applications, and can provide you with a free assessment about your application.

Global-Migrate can help you determine if an EEA family permit is right for you, or if you will need to apply for a visa. Our trained advisors keep on top of changing regulations and can give you all the information you need for a successful application.