Can I travel to the Netherlands from Italy alone as the spouse of an EU citizen?

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I have a Permesso di Soggiorno. Do I have to travel with my husband to the Netherlands or can I travel alone?



Best Answer

If you have a residence permit from any of the Schengen countries, you can travel alone to any other Schengen country, subject to the "at most 90 days out of any 180 days" rules.

This is independent of why you have the residence permit.

(Italy and the Netherlands are both Schengen countries, and Permesso di Soggiorno is the Italian name for a residence permit).


Traveling with a spouse can matter in certain other cases, namely if you're going to certain non-Schengen EU member states and your residence permit is issued to a "family member of a Union (or EEA) citizen". This will usually only be the case if your husband is a citizen of an EU/EEA citizen other than Italy.

(The only states this is relevant for may be the UK and Ireland. I think all of the other non-Schengen EU members actually allow visa-free travel for holders of Schengen residence permits in general, as part of aligning their visa policy with Schengen's).




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Can EU citizen bring non-EU spouse to Netherlands?

EU/EEA citizens and Swiss citizens are allowed to bring their non-EU partner to the Netherlands. Based on EU law, EU citizens and their non-EU spouses have the same right to move and reside freely within the territory of the EU.

Can I travel with my EU husband?

Under EU rules, you have the right to travel together with your core family members (non-EU spouse, children, dependent parents or dependent grandparents) to an EU country other than the one you are a national of. If you have moved to another EU country, they can also join you there.

Can EU family member travel to Europe without visa after Brexit?

EU , EEA and Swiss citizens can travel to the UK for holidays or short trips without needing a visa. In other cases, find out if you need to apply for a visa to enter the UK . You can cross the UK border using a valid passport which should be valid for the whole time you are in the UK .

Can my partner come to the Netherlands?

Before travelling to the Netherlands your partner must purchase a return ticket. This also applies to any children under 18 travelling with your partner. You must both sign the 'Declaration of relationship for COVID-19 entry ban exemption' form. On this form you must indicate when your relationship started.



Italian Residency Permit Through Marriage \u0026 Residency in Europe For The Spouse an Italian Citizen




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