Thanks once again.

It seems as if it may be problematic giving notice during this visit as it isn't long enough (5 days only), does anyone know how strict they are on this? It's unlikely that there'll be a clear period of 22 days before the summer.

Thanks for the replies. To complicate matters, it's possible that she may look to get onto a PhD programme here in the summer if that makes any difference.
It will be fine to apply for all visas from the EU country?

Hi, Been trying to read around this as much as possible but a bit confused as to the best possible option so any help gratefully received. I'm a British citizen by birth and my partner is a US citizen. We plan to get married but have not yet done so. My partner currently lives in another EU country ...