hi all, thought i would post an update. we got into france and back without any problems. a few strange looks by the french authorities, but once they saw my wife's irish/eu passport and our marriage certificate, they just waived us through. i wouldnt recommend arranging trips without a valid scheng...

everyone, thanks for all your help. ive tried calling the french consulate in london - no joy, everything is automated. but, the ferry company gave me the number for french immigration in dover. i explained the situation to them, and they said to bring all of my paperwork (passports for the family a...

Hi, Thanks for your reply. I have been permanent resident in the UK since 1991. I came in as a dependant on my father (under 18yrs old), and have since stayed in the UK and got married to an Irish lady nearly 2 and a half years ago. Do you think the directive you mentioned will help? If so, which pa...

hello all, i need some impartial advice. i know this is best guess stuff, and no one can advise me to break the law, but here goes. im on a south african passport with permant residency in the UK. im married to an Irish national, and my son was born in the UK. I have some family visiting us, who wan...

hello all, i need some impartial advice. i know this is best guess stuff, and no one can advise me to break the law, but here goes. im on a south african passport with permant residency in the UK. im married to an Irish national, and my son was born in the UK. I have some family visiting us, who wan...