EEA Family permit or visitor visa for my mother
I am a German citizen living in Germany and my mother is Russian citizen living in Russia. We would like to visit UK together as tourists just for 10 days or so. Is it possible and preferable for her to get EEA family permit rather than UK visitor visa for this purpose? I think UK consulate might refuse her visitor visa because of her age, etc. She does not have any EU residence card or whatsoever. Anyway, what is the time frame for getting EEA family permit? Thanks in advance.
Best Answer
Your mother qualifies for an EEA family permit to travel with you to the UK only if she is dependent on you. If she is not, then she will need a standard visitor visa.
The EEA family permit application is supposed to be decided "quickly"; it shouldn't take more than a week or two. If you have evidence that she is dependent on you, but the decision isn't clear, it might take a bit longer.
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Is EEA Family Permit a visa?
The EEA Family Permit is a form of Entry Clearance that enables a non-EEA national to join their EEA family member in the UK. Whilst not technically a visa, the permit functions in a similar way.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).What is the difference between EEA Family Permit and EU family permit?
EEA family permits are usually valid for 6 months. However, they will not be valid after 30 June 2021, even if there is time left on the permit. An EUSS family permit is valid for 6 months, unless: you plan to arrive in the UK on or after 1 April 2021.Can I bring my mother to the UK?
Can I bring my parents to the UK permanently? Yes, you can bring your parents to the UK and sponsor their stay by applying for the Adult Dependent Relative visa.Family Permit, Extended Family Members, Settlement in UK Via EEA/EUSS Visa
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