Unclear on certain EEA permit requirements

[esseff]

Hi,

I am a German living in South Africa. I am married to a South African and we have a son, also born in South Africa. We wish to move to the UK. This will be a permanent move. We know we need an EEA family permit for my wife (our son will be getting his German Passport late January/early Febrauary). However there are several open questions that we cannot seem to find an answer for. If anyone can help I would appreciate it as the official website is not very helpful.

1) We will be going over together. From what I can tell this is ok but just want to be sure.

2) Neither of us has a job in the UK. Again I assume this won't be an issue as I am an EU citizen but just want to be sure.

3) We have friends with whom we will be staying thus our living expenses will be nil. Does this count in our favour?

4) I know the permit itself is free but does one need to have money available in an account in the UK? I get conflicting answers; some say no, others say R20 000/month...

5) Do applications get rejected? If so, what recourse can we take?

Again, I appreciate every bit of input. Thanks.

[noajthan]

Hi,

I am a German living in South Africa. I am married to a South African and we have a son, also born in South Africa. We wish to move to the UK. This will be a permanent move. We know we need an EEA family permit for my wife (our son will be getting his German Passport late January/early Febrauary). However there are several open questions that we cannot seem to find an answer for. If anyone can help I would appreciate it as the official website is not very helpful.

1) We will be going over together. From what I can tell this is ok but just want to be sure.

2) Neither of us has a job in the UK. Again I assume this won't be an issue as I am an EU citizen but just want to be sure.

3) We have friends with whom we will be staying thus our living expenses will be nil. Does this count in our favour?

4) I know the permit itself is free but does one need to have money available in an account in the UK? I get conflicting answers; some say no, others say R20 000/month...

5) Do applications get rejected? If so, what recourse can we take?

Again, I appreciate every bit of input. Thanks.

1) Yes

2) You will need to be a qualified person exercising treaty rights in UK (after an initial 'grace period' of up to 3 months);
to be classed as a qualified person you need to become one (or more) of the following:
worker, (jobseeker), self-employed, self-sufficient or student.

3) No - makes no difference (in immigration terms).

4) No (not for immigration purposes).

5) Yes - if they do not meet the requirements. (Examples can be found in this forum).

Depending on reason for rejection you could appeal &/or fix the stated issue/s & reapply.

Best of British luck.

[esseff]

[quote="noajthan]
2) You will need to be a qualified person exercising treaty rights in UK (after an initial 'grace period' of up to 3 months);
to be classed as a qualified person you need to become one (or more) of the following:
worker, (jobseeker), self-employed, self-sufficient or student.[/quote]
Thanks for the reply.

A question your point 2: is this another form/application? I don't remember anything of the sort when I worked in the UK years ago...

[ohara]

No, if you fall into any of those categories, you are a qualified person exercising treaty rights. If you are a student or self-sufficient, you must have comprehensive sickness insurance.

[noajthan]

Thanks for the reply.

A question your point 2: is this another form/application? I don't remember anything of the sort when I worked in the UK years ago...

No, just come to UK & get a job (or else position yourself to fall into one or other of the alternate accepted categories).