Non-EU National Visiting the UK with a Long-term Residence Permit Issued by a Schengen State

Sri Lankan National working in Italy for several years. Has two-year renewable residency permit. Can she visit UK?

Best Answer

No. United Kingdom is not part of the Schengen territory and thus even a permanent residence card from Italy (or any other Schengen state) will not allow a person to enter the UK without valid visa.

Note: There are exceptional cases where a non-EU citizen living in the Schengen territory with a valid residence permit 'may' be admitted to the UK without a valid visa. One such case that I know of is when the said non-EU person is a holder of a residence permit that has been issued as a result of being a family member of an EU citizen. (read more here)

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Can I enter UK with Schengen residence card?

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.

Can I travel to the UK with my non EU spouse?

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.

Is Schengen visa valid for UK?

Can I Travel UK with Schengen Visa? You cannot travel to the UK with just a Schengen. The UK is not a part of the Schengen and will soon not be a part of the EU as well. As a result, they have an independent visa regime.

How long can a non EU citizen stay in the UK?

As non-visa nationals, they can visit the UK as a 'standard visitor' without needing to apply for a visa in advance of travel and can seek entry at the UK border. Standard visitors are able to stay in the UK for up to six months.

EU Plans Simplify Non-EU Long-Term Residence Rules

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