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Purpose
To enable non-EU family members to join or accompany their EU citizen family member in an EU country other than their own.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a non-EU family member of an EU citizen.
- The EU citizen must be exercising their Treaty rights (working, studying, being self-sufficient) in the host EU country.
- Eligible family members typically include:
- Spouse or civil partner.
- Children or grandchildren (under 21 or dependents).
- Parents or grandparents (dependents).
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Requirements
- Marriage certificate, civil partnership certificate, birth certificate, or other documents proving the family relationship with the EU citizen.
- Evidence that the EU citizen is living in the host country and exercising their Treaty rights (e.g., employment contract, enrollment in an educational institution, proof of self-sufficiency).
- Depending on the host country, proof that the EU citizen can financially support the non-EU family member might be required.
- Evidence that the couple/family has suitable accommodation in the host country.
Application Process
- Applications are typically filed at the consulate or embassy of the host EU country in the non-EU family member’s home country, or directly in the host country if the non-EU family member is already there.
- The applicant must submit various documents including proof of identity, relationship, and the EU citizen’s status.
- The applicant might need to provide biometric data (fingerprints and photograph) and possibly attend an interview.
- Processing times vary, but permits are typically issued within a few weeks to a few months.