Which to apply during Brexit? EEA or tourist visa?

[RoselovesRomania]

Hi,

I am a family member of EU citizen. I plan to travel to the UK in November together with my husband. We will stay for a week to visit family and friends.

Normally EEA Family Permit is the one to apply for, but with the current Brexit situation, I am concerned if the process is affected.

Has anyone recently applied for EEA Family Permit for short visit in the UK? How long does it take?

If it takes months or has a chance to get rejected, will it be safer to apply for a tourist visa?

[Zerubbabel]

Hi,

I am a family member of EU citizen. I plan to travel to the UK in November together with my husband. We will stay for a week to visit family and friends.

Normally EEA Family Permit is the one to apply for, but with the current Brexit situation, I am concerned if the process is affected.

Has anyone recently applied for EEA Family Permit for short visit in the UK? How long does it take?

If it takes months or has a chance to get rejected, will it be safer to apply for a tourist visa?

Hello

Ignore the Brexit. It didn't happen yet and even after October 31st, deal or not deal, EEA routes will be valid and open for a while.

You can see here your eligibility for EEA family permit:

https://www.gov.uk/family-permit/eea-family-permit

The application is done online and seems simpler than the tourist visa.