I recently submitted an EEA4, and called to request our passports back (we need to travel to South Africa). I was told to speak to the British High Commission in South Africa to check what documents are required when I return to the UK.
The have now emailed to say I have to apply for a Family Permit when I am in SA which is valid for 6 months and this can take up to 15 working days.
Can this be correct? I have read elsewhere on this board that I have already automatically gained PR status in the UK due to the length of time, etc and the EEA4 is actually only confirmation of this fact.
So why should a visa be required for return travel? Is this because South Africa has recently changed to a Visa Country? I thought previously that if I was travelling with my wife & marriage certificate then it would not be a problem at passport control..
Any thoughts?
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regards