Indian national with EU family member permit issued in UK. Do I need a UK visa to enter the UK?

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I am a non EU national but I have a EU family member permit issued in UK as my wife is a German national but living in UK from last 15-20 years.

I am an Indian and the permit was issued in UK. Permit says family member of an EU national and work activities allowed.

We are travelling to Germany together by car but on the way back I am flying by myself.
Do I need a visa to enter UK or not?



Best Answer

You have a UK residence permit. I assume that it is valid. With a valid residence pemit, you do not need a visa to enter the UK.

Among other visa exemptions from TIMATIC, you will find this:

Visa required, except for Passengers with an EEA Family Residence Card issued by the United Kingdom.

One source for TIMATIC data is https://www.klm.com/travel/gb_en/prepare_for_travel/travel_planning/travel_clinic/visaform.htm




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Can I travel to UK with EU family permit?

You cannot use an EU , EEA or Swiss national ID card to enter the UK unless you: have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man's settlement schemes. have an EU Settlement Scheme family permit, or the equivalent from Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man.

Can EU family member travel to UK without visa?

Holders of a residence card as an EU national family member don't need to obtain a visa if travelling with an EU national.

Can I enter UK with residence permit?

If you hold a valid Article 10 or Article 20 residence card, you may be able to apply for an EEA family permit or an EUSS family permit. These applications are free of charge and will help facilitate your entry to the UK.

Can Indians enter UK without a visa?

Indians with valid UK visas (including a tourist visa) can now travel to UK....Open for Travel: Yes Open For Travel.Before travel commencement :Not RequiredAt Indian airport :Not RequiredAt destination airport / hotel :Not Required4 more rows



EU national still can invites Family Members to join in the UK after 30 June 2021




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