How can the wife of a UK expat get a an A10 residency card to visit the UK

I'm a UK citizen, who currently resides in Ecuador, with my bolvian wife and dual nationality kids.

We want to visit Europe this summer.

As I understand it, if my wife holds an A10 residency card, she can enter the uk.

I'm not clear on how to get one of these cards? We're planning on flying into Madrid. Am I right in thinking that when we arrive, if we have a marriage certificate, that they must provide my wife with the residency card?

If not can we get one? And if so, how?

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Best Answer

Your wife can get an article ten card from Spain if she resides with you in Spain, or from any EU or EEA country if she resides with you in that country. Since you do not reside in the EU or EEA, your wife cannot get an article ten card, and she therefore needs a visa to visit the UK.

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Can I travel to UK with Article 10 residence?

If you hold a valid Article 10 or Article 20 residence card, you may be able to apply for an EEA family permit or an EUSS family permit. These applications are free of charge and will help facilitate your entry to the UK.

Can I travel to UK with EU family member residence card?

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 I travel with my non EU spouse to UK?

Travel to the UK If you have UK Settled or Pre-Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you can continue to enter the UK with a valid passport or identity card. Your non-EU family members who also have UK settled or pre-settled status can enter the UK with a valid passport.

How do I get a UK residence permit?

In order to apply for permanent residency, you must first have spent a certain amount of time in the UK, which varies depending on your visa:

Spouse or unmarried partner to UK citizen: two years.

Lawful stay on any basis: ten years.

Unlawful stay: 14 years.

Tier 1 and Tier 2 work permit: five years.

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