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✎ EN Cohabitation visa??

Discussion in 'Germany' started by Kzarazin, Oct 18, 2015.

  1. Kzarazin

    Kzarazin New Member

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    Hello. I am american and my boyfriend is from the uk. We are both very interested in moving to Germany. We currently live in Ireland and have proof of our cohabitation. We are not ready to get married yet, so we are trying to avoid that option. Everything I have read thus far has been old information.

    I read on an eu website that due to free movement act an unmarried partner is supposed to be allowed to enter any eu country with their eu partner, but it says nothing about if you are allowed to legally work.

    Would love to know any information possible. Thank you!
     
  2. Cyrilexpat

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    Hello,

    In a simple way, if you are a family member of a EU citizen (i.e. spouse for example) you have similar rights.

    When you are not married, the situation is more complicated, first for the right to live in the country.
    It is summarized here:
    http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/re ... dex_en.htm

    Therefore, regarding the right to work, it will depend if your non-EU partner is considered as a family member (proof of long/stable relationship needed) or not.

    I hope it helps.
     
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