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Post by sarah1 on Dec 12, 2005 14:46:40 GMT 1
Does anyone know anything about the EEA family member permit?
My husband is a Croatian citizen and I am a British citizen. We are travelling to the UK from Croatia for four days over Christmas.
When I spoke to the British Embassy about his eligibility for this permit, the answer was rather vague.
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Post by irac on Dec 12, 2005 16:33:13 GMT 1
Sarah, you can get a visa for him very simply by writing a letter of invite, paying the small fee for it and you'll receive it within the day (we had to get permits for Croats transiting and visiting the UK last year). It was ver easy. Maybe call the Irish consulate, our Consul, Mr. Cicin-Sain, always has extra time for people and on the whole is a lot more helpful for enquiries.
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midge
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Post by midge on Dec 12, 2005 17:19:54 GMT 1
What is an EEA family permit?
An EEA family permit is a form of entry clearance that we give, free of charge, so that members of your family who are not EEA nationals can travel with you or join you in the UK.
What will my non-EEA family members need to make an application?
They will need the following.
Application form VAF1 - non-settlement (PDF, 131K)
which they have filled in correctly.
Their passport or travel document.
A recent passport-sized (45mm x 35mm), colour photograph of themselves. This should be:
taken against a light coloured background
clear and of good quality, and not framed or backed
printed on normal photographic paper, and
full face and without sunglasses, hat or other head covering unless they wear this for cultural or religious reasons.
Supporting documents relevant to their application.
U can check it out at the British Embassy Croatia's webpage.
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Post by sarah1 on Dec 12, 2005 17:30:36 GMT 1
Irac - thank you for your suggestion of speaking to the Irish consul....I shall try him in the morning
When I phoned the British Embassy they did not seem to be able to say yes or no, and when my husband phoned it was a definite no. But it seems to be [according to description on the UKvisa website] that my husband does have the right to this Family permit.
I expect it would be easier to get a visa, but I feel a little irritated that the UKvisa people say one thing and the Embassy another. Especially when one bit of paper costs nothing and the other nearly 600 kunas.
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Post by irac on Dec 12, 2005 18:58:25 GMT 1
Sarah, when you talk with him tell him Alan Moore says Hello from Russia and the baby is doing great. Tell him I referred you, he's a lovely man and if he can help he will.
The very best of luck!
And have a great holiday!
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