Entering the UK with a Family Permit

I have applied for a family permit (wife is Italian, I am Brazilian), as my wife accepted a job offer in the UK. My question is, do we need to travel together, or can I go before her to set up a place for us and our kids? And, do we need to enter the UK by an airport pr can I use a train or ferry from Europe?

Best Answer

You cannot go before her. She can go before you, or you can go together. See https://www.gov.uk/family-permit/eligibility:

The EEA citizen you’re joining must either:

be in the UK already

be travelling with you to the UK within 6 months of the date of your application

You can enter the UK through any border control point.

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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.

Can a family member come to UK?

Your family member can visit the UK for up to 6 months. If your family member isn't from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, they might need to pay for a visa to visit the UK. If your family member is in this situation, they're known as a 'visa national'. You can check if your family member is a visa national on GOV.UK.

Can I travel to UK with residence permit?

How do I travel to the UK without my biometric residence permit? Successful applicants will be issued with a vignette in their passport which is valid for 30 days. The vignette is proof only of your permission to enter the UK and will allow you to travel to the UK.

How do I travel to the UK with my family?

Visit the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends

1 Check if you're eligible Show. ...

Step 2 Check if you need a visa Show. ...

Step 3 Apply for a visa Show. ...

or Apply for a family permit Show. ...

or Apply for a visa waiver Show. ...

Step 4 Check what you can bring with you Show. ...

Step 5 Check what you need to show at the UK border Show.

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