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John wrote:ChIrl, first things first, in what way do you intend to exercise EU Treaty Rights in the UK? That is, are you intending to be employed, self-employed, or what?
86ti wrote:Read the second link above: apply for a residence card for your wife.ChIrl wrote:I am going to UK to take up employment. I already have a job offer.
only 6 months valid visa? What is the best way to get long term visa for my wife, as I don't want to apply every 6 months.
There are a few threads here discussing this but essentially it's only guesstimating. Probably a few months at the moment.ChIrl wrote:Thanks very much for the info. Any idea how long it will take to receive residence card?
It is solely the marriage which grants EEA rights to your wife. The EEA FP does not allow visa free travel as its only purpose is to be an entrance clearance to the UK. In fact, some couples/families coming to the UK from Ireland do not even bother to get it because of the CTA. Doing so is not illegal and can't have an impact on future rights or applications.ChIrl wrote:Does the residence card have the same rights as EEA family permit in relations to travel to other European countries? I have seen some forum debats on some countries allowing visa free travel for EEA family permit holders.
Quite.86ti wrote:In fact, some couples/families coming to the UK from Ireland do not even bother to get it because of the CTA. Doing so is not illegal and can't have an impact on future rights or applications.
ChIrl wrote:Thanks very much for the info. Any idea how long it will take to receive residence card?
Does the residence card have the same rights as EEA family permit in relations to travel to other European countries? I have seen some forum debats on some countries allowing visa free travel for EEA family permit holders.
86ti wrote:Read the second link above: apply for a residence card for your wife.ChIrl wrote:I am going to UK to take up employment. I already have a job offer.
only 6 months valid visa? What is the best way to get long term visa for my wife, as I don't want to apply every 6 months.
86ti wrote:Hmm, aren't Irish resident in the UK automatically 'settled' persons? That would mean that you could also go down the UK route. Faster naturalisation but also quite expensive. But you can't easily switch between the two routes.
I don't quite see you problem though. A visit visa would be valid for only six months anyway and would cost money. The EEA FP should be easier to get and is also for free. The lack of a residence card (NB not a permit) is no problem and in fact optional (but for practical reason it is better to have one esp. in the case of visa nationals).
I suppose the plan is to live with your wife in the UK?
Ferry would be better.ChIrl wrote:Yes, it is Britain I plan to go and work and plan to live with my wife. Will be travelling either by Ferry or Flight. I know that there are no border controls for flight, but not sure about ferry.
Ben wrote:Ferry would be better.ChIrl wrote:Yes, it is Britain I plan to go and work and plan to live with my wife. Will be travelling either by Ferry or Flight. I know that there are no border controls for flight, but not sure about ferry.
Some airlines (notably Ryanair) might refuse travel to visa-required nationals if they don't have a visa, in spite of the EU Directive. Aer Lingus should be ok though. Possibly BMI, too.
Still, I'd get the ferry anyway. If you're not taking a car with you, SailRail is fantastic value.
For clarity - No substantial costs should be incurred as the EEA family permit is free.Ben wrote:Quite.86ti wrote:In fact, some couples/families coming to the UK from Ireland do not even bother to get it because of the CTA. Doing so is not illegal and can't have an impact on future rights or applications.
ChIrl, it's a waste of time, effort and money getting an EEA FP for your missus, and has zero gain.
But printing is not free, jiffy bags are not free, registered post is not free. For in-person applications there are also the costs of travel to the embassy and loss of earnings.Plum70 wrote:For clarity - No substantial costs should be incurred as the EEA family permit is free.Ben wrote:Quite.86ti wrote:In fact, some couples/families coming to the UK from Ireland do not even bother to get it because of the CTA. Doing so is not illegal and can't have an impact on future rights or applications.
ChIrl, it's a waste of time, effort and money getting an EEA FP for your missus, and has zero gain.
Residence permit is incorrect - your wife does not need permission to reside in the UK if you are resident and are exercising a Treaty right there.ChIrl wrote:Folks,
My wife got EEA Family permit for 6 months this week. We are travelling to UK in June. Just wondering when & where can I apply for Residence permit for my wife?
can I apply in UK afer reaching over there on a Family permit? Or Can I apply from Ireland without a residence address in UK?
Ben wrote:Residence permit is incorrect - your wife does not need permission to reside in the UK if you are resident and are exercising a Treaty right there.ChIrl wrote:Folks,
My wife got EEA Family permit for 6 months this week. We are travelling to UK in June. Just wondering when & where can I apply for Residence permit for my wife?
can I apply in UK afer reaching over there on a Family permit? Or Can I apply from Ireland without a residence address in UK?
A "Residence card of a family member if a Union citizen" may be applied for, using form EEA2, once your wife is in the UK. The address is on the form.