EEA Family Permit "Date of Arrival" Earliest request?

So I am about to apply the EEA Settlement Permit visa to UK, and i can not find reliable information about the minimum time request for the Date of arrival. I was planning to apply on April and want to arrive july. But alas so many issues and delay in paperwork so i can only apply later middle week of June.

Is it too risky to put my arrival on July? i know schengen visa stated 4 weeks max of date of arrival to apply, and this EEA visa i have no clue, already searching everywhere :(

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Best Answer

Yes, you can apply if your proposed date of travel is less than three months away. There is no mention of a three month period on the government information site.

In most cases, including this one, rules concerning the minimum time between a visa application and arrival are not strict requirements but simply advice. If you apply after the recommended latest date, your application will not be disqualified automatically, but you might have to postpone your trip.

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Can I apply for a EEA Family Permit in 2021?

You can no longer apply for an EEA family permit. If you already have an EEA family permit, it stopped being valid after 30 June 2021. If you applied for an EEA family permit before 30 June 2021, you will get a decision on your application as soon as possible.

How long does an EU family permit take to process?

Processing Times for EU Family Permit Standard processing times are up to 6 months. Most application are however decided in 1-3 months.

When did EUSS applications start?

After several months of pilot testing, the UK government launched the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) on 30 March 2019 which should remain open to applicants until 30 June 2021.

Is there a deadline for EUSS family permit?

If your relationship with the eligible family member started before 1 February 2020, you have until 29 March 2022 to apply for a family permit to come back to the UK. The same deadline applies to children born to or adopted by them on or after 1 February 2020.

Webinar: EUSS Applications for Joining Family Members

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