EU national studying fulltime in UK, can non-EU spouse work?

[puremeteor]

Folks,
I am an Irish national and my wife is a Sri Lankan national. I plan to move to UK next year to study for a full-time masters programme.

1. what kind of visa would I need for my wife.
2. What's the procedure for getting the relevant visa. Will she be allowed to work on this visa?

Any pointers will be appreciated. Thanks in advance

[WellingtonKiwi]

Hi there, you can apply for an EEA family permit which is a form of entry clearance, valid for 6 months and allows your wife to travel with you to the UK. Once in the UK she can apply for an EEA residence card.

See: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply ... snationals

[puremeteor]

thanks for that