Hi everybody,

I've read the sticky regarding EEA family permits (which is incredibly helpful btw., seeing as the position is by no means clear on the government site), but still have a few questions regarding the procedure.

My fiancée, a Polish national and myself, a South African citizen (i.e.non EEA) are getting married in August in the UK. We have both been living in England for a number of years. My fiancée registered as self-employed a few years ago and has been living and working here on that basis for 4 and a half years. I have a 5 year work permit and have been living and working in the UK for nearly 3 years. I understand that after the wedding I will be entitled to the right to reside and work in the UK by virtue of my fiancée’s EU treaty rights and that I can have confirmation of these rights in the form of a residence card printed in my passport.

My questions are as follows:

1) My fiancée, does not have a residence card yet (which, I believe is to be obtained by filling in and lodging form EEA1). Is my EEA2 application dependent on her having acquired this card? If so, would it be possible to submit our applications simultaneously? If we could submit simultaneously, which address are we to send the applications to? (I note two addresses in Croydon and Liverpool)

2) I have read that the waiting period for EEA1 and EEA2 applications is round 7 months. Are we permitted to travel abroad within this time? We want to go on holiday shortly after submitting the application(s) and want to know whether there is a procedure whereby we could have our passports back before they are are decided.

3) After we/I have received the stamp(s), is there anything else to do before I can stop relying on my work permit?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to reply

 

Thanks for the link. It sheds light on my finacee's situation.

Thanks so much