EU family member question

[damla]

Hi, I am an EU family member who entered on a Schengen visa (which I got for free at a consulate in my country). For the schengen visa I know I can stay for 90 days then must leave for 90 before returning, but as a family member I also know I technically do not need the visa, just that it makes entry less complicated.

I am planning to become a resident here but due to complications it is taking longer than I hoped, so I would like to ask:

What will happen to me if I stay here for 90 or more days without becoming a resident?

Technically I have the right to stay here, but the visa I entered on says otherwise.

Thanks very much!

[sheraz7]

In order to stay longer there, your EU national partner need to start exercising its treaty rights.

[mgb]

[quote="damla"]
What will happen to me if I stay here for 90 or more days without becoming a resident?

[/quote]

It depends on the country. Normally you should apply for a residence permit in the first 90 days. Some countries give you 4 month.
In the worst case you have to pay a fine if you don't apply/register in the right time frame.
Technically a family member of a eu citizen cannot overstay a visa if the eu citizen is residing in the guest country at the same time.