EEA and non-EEA Family Members

Family members who come to the United Kingdom with an EEA national but who are not themselves a national of an EEA country can apply for a residence card, with some exceptions. The card confirms that person’s right of residence under European law as at the date of issue. Residence cards are normally valid for five years and take the form of an endorsement that is placed in the holder’s passport.

A family member who is not an EEA national [a Non EEA National] can apply for a family member residence stamp to confirm his/her right of residence under European law.

An EEA national who acquires permanent residence under the 2006 Regulations can apply for confirmation of his or her permanent residence status. Permanent residence will normally be acquired after you have lived in the United Kingdom for a continuous period of five years in accordance with the 2006 Regulations — that is, you will need to have been living in the United Kingdom as a worker/jobseeker, in self-employment, studying or self-sufficient throughout the five-year period or to have been a family member of such a person or a person with permanent residence.

A Non EEA National who acquire permanent residence under the 2006 Regulations can apply for confirmation of their permanent residence status. Permanent residence will normally be acquired after you have lived in the United Kingdom for a continuous period of five years in accordance with the 2006 Regulations.

Our lawyers are available 24 hours a day, providing immediate legal assistance during proceedings. Please contact the Head of the Immigration Department Richard Harold on 020 7388 8333 or email harroldr@tuckerssolicitors.com