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What documents do I need for EEA Family Permit?
What documents will I need to successfully apply for an EEA Family Permit?
- A valid passport.
- The valid passport or national identity card of your EEA family member (you are permitted to provide certified copies if the originals cannot be accessed)
- Proof of your relationship to your EEA family member.
How long does an EEA Family Permit take to process?
The processing times will vary depending on where the application for an EEA family permit is submitted. Standard processing times are up to 6 months. Most application are however decided in 1-3 months.
What documents are needed for settled status?
Gather everything you need to apply
- an identity document – your passport, national identity card, biometric residence card or permit.
- a digital photo – you can take a selfie during the application.
- your National Insurance number or proof of how long you’ve lived in the UK.
- a mobile phone number.
How much does EEA Family Permit cost?
free of charge
They are issued free of charge by the Home Office under the European regulations. They can be further extended to allow the family member to stay for 5 years.
Can my sister sponsor me to live in UK?
If your brother or sister is dependent on you They might be able to get a visa to live in the UK if they’re dependent on you because of their age or if they have a disability or illness. They can only apply for a visa if you have either: settled status. pre-settled status and you arrived in the UK by 31 December 2020.
What is proof of living in the UK?
landline or mobile telephone, TV or internet bill showing a UK address. domestic bill, such as for home repairs, vet’s services or insurance, and evidence of payment. card or letter from your GP, hospital or other healthcare professional confirming appointments you have made or attended.
How long is EEA Family Permit valid for?
6 months
Applying for an EEA Family Permit and an EEA Residence Card If the application is successful, the EEA Family Permit will be issued as a vignette in the passport of the non-EEA national and will be valid for 6 months.
How can I prove my relationship is real?
Joint bank account statements showing the names of both spouses. Titles or deeds for jointly owned property (real estate or vehicles) Mortgage or loan documents showing joint responsibility for payments. Joint credit card statements showing the name of each spouse as either account holder or authorized user.
How long does it take to receive a biometric letter?
How Long Applicants Should Expect to Wait for an ASC Biometrics Appointment Notice. USCIS normally sends out biometrics notices within three to eight weeks of receiving an application. However, USCIS processing hasn’t been “normal” in a long time, particularly owing to COVID-19 safety measures.
What are the EEA Family Permit supporting documents requirements?
Accordingly, for a direct family member, the EEA family permit supporting documents requirements are: Evidence of relationship: original evidence of the relationship to the EEA national such as marriage, birth, or an adoption certificate. The sponsor is an EEA national: an EEA national identity card or EEA passport.
When will I get a decision on my EEA Family Permit?
If you applied for an EEA family permit before 30 June 2021, you will get a decision on your application as soon as possible. You may be able to apply for an EU Settlement Scheme family permit to come to the UK.
Can a non-EEA family member apply for an EU family permit?
However, a Non-EEA Family member may be able to apply for an EU Settlement Scheme family permit to come to the UK after 30 June 2021. The UKVI will continue to assess EEA Family Permit applications submitted by 30 June although they don’t guarantee a decision by June 30, 3021.
Can assistive technology help us with EEA family permits?
It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use. UK Visas and Immigration guidance for entry clearance officers (ECOs) on how to assess and decide applications for EEA family permits made under the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006. Updated guidance. First published.