Travelling to the UK as spouse of EU citizen, during 2020 transitional period

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I am an EU citizen. My wife is not. We live in an EU country different from my home country and she has a residence card for "family member of EU/EEA citizen".

Can we travel together to the UK right now without getting a visa?

When the UK was still an EU member, it was possible to travel there together without my spouse needing to get a visa. Does the same rule apply now during this transitional period?






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Can I travel to UK with my EU spouse?

EU , EEA and Swiss citizens can travel to the UK for holidays or short trips without needing a visa. In other cases, find out if you need to apply for a visa to enter the UK . You can cross the UK border using a valid passport which should be valid for the whole time you are in the UK .

Can I travel with my EU wife?

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.

Can EU citizens be denied entry to the UK?

Press reports in May 2021 highlighted several cases of EU nationals being denied entry to the UK and sent to immigration removal centres. In some cases, EU travellers were reportedly trying to enter the UK to stay here while looking for work.

Can I bring my spouse to UK if I have pre-settled status?

Your family member should usually apply to the EU Settlement Scheme as a family member before they come to the UK. They'll need to apply using the government's 'EU Exit' app. When they've got pre-settled or settled status, they can come and live in the UK.



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