EEA family permit to UK (spouse EEA nation)
I'm Russian, have a permanent residency in Sweden. My wife is Swedish. We're going together to the UK. Wonder if can I get a free of charge UK visa?
When we visited Norway from UK, they issued for me a free visa to Norway, as I'm married to EEA nation.
Can I get something like EEA family permit to UK for free?
I've read this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Economic_Area_Family_Permit https://www.gov.uk/family-permit/overview
and applied in two places.
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk
https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk
In both places I have to pay 100 EUR + 63 EUR for going to the visa center. (payment online, before my appointment is even booked...)
Are there any options to get it free?
Best Answer
Not obvious, but right way:
Go here: https://www.gov.uk/family-permit (Fees: An EEA family permit is free.)
Then click "apply". redirects here https://www.gov.uk/family-permit/apply (You must apply online for an EEA family permit)
Click "apply online" redirects here: https://www.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa
Here you have two options
- "apply using the new service" (Standard Visitor visa, Marriage Visitor visa, Permitted Paid Engagement visa) goes to https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/uk-visit-visa
- "Apply on the Visa4UK" (for all other visas) goes to https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/account/register
Register on Visa4UK
- Login and click "Apply for myself", fill the form.
There you will see a form element:
Reason for Visit: visit, study, work, settlement, transit, other, exempt
You have to choose other!
Visa Type: choose EEA/Swedish family member
Visa Sub Type: choose Family member of an EEA Nation
List of supporting documents for your application: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/261446/eea-family-permit.pdf
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Can I travel to UK on EEA Family Permit?
What is an EEA Family Permit? An EEA family permit application is similar to entry clearance and allows non-EEA nationals to enter and leave the UK without restriction for 6 months, for the purpose of joining EEA family members in the UK. They are issued free of charge by the Home Office under the European regulations.Can I bring my EU spouse to UK?
Can EU citizen bring non EU spouse to UK? An EU citizen can bring their non EU spouse to live with them in the UK, although you will both need to apply under the new EU Settlement Scheme to enable you to reside lawfully in the UK after 30 June 2021.What is the difference between EEA Family Permit and EU family permit?
EEA family permits are usually valid for 6 months. However, they will not be valid after 30 June 2021, even if there is time left on the permit. An EUSS family permit is valid for 6 months, unless: you plan to arrive in the UK on or after 1 April 2021.Can I bring my spouse to UK after Brexit?
A transition period will be in place until 31 December 2020. During this period, all EU agreements and rules will continue to apply to the UK. If you currently live in the UK, you can bring your family members to the UK during the transition period under the same conditions as before.Family Permit, Extended Family Members, Settlement in UK Via EEA/EUSS Visa
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