Does the partner of a British national, with UK indefinite leave to remain, need a Schengen visa to travel for holidays with us? [duplicate]

Does the partner of a British national, with UK indefinite leave to remain, need a Schengen visa to travel for holidays with us? [duplicate] - Crop unrecognizable person demonstrating British passport

My partner is a Pakistani national with a Pakistani passport. He holds an indefinite leave to remain in the UK (permanent residence card). Does he need to apply for a Schengen visa before travelling to France or any other Schengen countries with us on holiday?

We have a son and he is the father.



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The answer to Does the spouse of British national with UK permanent residence need a Schengen visa to travel to France? answers most of your question, except that you wrote "partner" and not "spouse" or "husband". If your partner is not married to you, a family visa is still possible if you can document a durable relationship, but it gets slightly more complicated.




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Does the spouse of a EU national with UK permanent residence need a Schengen visa?

If you have a residence card as an EU national family member and you are not accompanying or joining your EU spouse / partner in the Schengen country, you must apply for a visa to enter that country.

Do I need a visa for Europe if I have ILR?

ILR and EU travelILR does not entitle a person to travel to the Schengen states visa free. ILR is however a requirement for British citizens to travel there visa free, i.e. a person is only regarded as being "fully" British when he has ILR in the UK. Other types of British citizens may or may not require a visa.

Can UK BRP holder travel to Europe?

You will need your UK biometric residence permit showing that you have valid leave for the UK that extends beyond your trip, and a blank page in your current passport. You can not apply using a travel document unless you have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK. You must not already have a Schengen visa.

What countries can I visit with UK ILR?

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  • Anguilla (British Territory)
  • Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Aruba.
  • Bahamas.
  • Bermuda (British Territory)
  • Bonaire (Dutch Territory)
  • British Virgin Islands (British Territory)
  • Cayman Islands (British Territory)




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