EEA family permit eligibility for the UK

I am a German citizen. My wife is a Pakistani passport holder with a German normal visa which is in her passport. We have been married since 2015. I would like to travel to the UK with my wife for a week. We have lived together in Germany since 2016. I would like to know if she can apply for a EEA family permit to travel to the UK with me. If so, which documents does she need in order to apply?

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Best Answer

To qualify for an EEA family permit, certain relationships require dependency. In particular, parents and adult children fall under the directive's definition of "family member" only of they are dependant on the EEA national.

This criterion does not apply to spouses (nor to underage children). You can therefore ignore it in your spouse's application.

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Who is eligible for EEA Family Permit?

Spouses, civil partners, and direct descendants under the age of 21 (children and grandchildren) are eligible for an EEA Family Permit if they can prove their relationship to the EEA national (e.g., birth certificate).

Can I work in UK with EEA Family Permit?

An EEA Family Permit is granted for a period of six months and the visa holder is entitled to work in the UK.

Can I travel to UK with EU family permit?

You cannot use an EU , EEA or Swiss national ID card to enter the UK unless you: have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man's settlement schemes. have an EU Settlement Scheme family permit, or the equivalent from Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man.

How long is EEA Family Permit valid for?

An EEA Family Permit is valid for six months. After this period, you will need to apply for a new permit if you are staying in the UK or apply for an EEA Family Residence Card to formalise your right to remain in the country.

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