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Residence rights for non-EU family members – utalk

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May 31, 2024

http://www.euronews.com/ “I am an Italian citizen who has been offered a permanent job in Germany. Is my American husband entitled to live and work in Germany?” asks Federica from Rome.

“If you are working in one of the 27 EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, as an employee, self-employed or on a posting, your non-EU spouse can stay there with you without having to meet any other conditions. As a Italian citizen working in Germany, this also applies to your American spouse.

Your husband must register with the authorities and apply for a residence document in the new country, (often the town hall or local police station), within 3 months of arriving. To do so he will need:
– a valid passport
– your registration certificate as an EU national or any other proof of your residence in that country
– proof of your family relationship, such as a marriage certificate

On the residence card it should be clearly stated that it is a residence card of an EU national family member. If all is in order, the authorities should deliver the residence card within 6 months.

During their stay in your new country, your family members should be treated as nationals, notably as regards access to employment, pay and benefits facilitating access to work, enrolment in schools, etc.

After living legally in another EU country continuously for 5 years, your non-EU spouse automatically acquires the right of permanent residence there without having to meet any further conditions – they can stay as long as they want even if they don’t work and need income support.
Bear in mind that other conditions may apply in the case of registered or de-facto partnerships, as well as if you are not working,” says Europe Direct Communication Officer Cristina Brandini.

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25 Comments

@user-oh3lr6lh3n

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

I am none EU father of Eu citizen children out side the europe since 14 years treaty rights are still in questions only .😅

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@natalijanikolic268

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

so for example, if my boyfriend pays 2000e for masters as a eu citizen, would i be able to pay the same or will i still have to pay the enormous fee for the non eu citizens? Mind u i am an non eu

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@edgardebruin8398

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

not that easy.

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@imransharif9970

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

Helo…sir mera pass Italy ka family residence permit ha 5 years ka …meri wife British citizen ha aur meri aik beta bi British citizen ha kya ma Italy sa un ka sath bagar Visa travel kar sakta hoon..

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@singhamritaartoitaly2466

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

I am Indian my wife Italian .I have 5 year Italian card can i live Germany for work forever

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@singhamritaartoitaly2466

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

Am Indian my wife Italian I have 5 year Italian card we live in Germany for work for all life

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@chizyemma831

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

What are the requirements and how can I apply for family card. Thanks

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@chizyemma831

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

And are the requirements

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@chizyemma831

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

Hello, I live in Spain my daughter have Spanish passport as an European can I come and live with her in uk

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@hamzaqazzouf4799

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

hey guys. I am an undergraduate student and I really want to study abroad in an English speaking country but apparently I can't afford all the expenses from the tuition fees to a decent accommodation(But I can work once I am there), and I am asking for help or is there anyone who can help me through the process, I would be genuinely happy, THANKS IN ADVANCE.

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@SeedyShow

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

What of someone with asylum from italy but he really wanna walk or be together with his family member in another EU country?

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@unmea69l8er

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

Tell him to become a Muslim, sorted.

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@safgh2769

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

Hi I need help with few questions am married to an eea national we are currently separated and I have fall for divorce. I was told once the divorce is finalise I will lose my right so I have to apply for retain right which am fine with it. But I was told I have to work 24 hours a week which am on able to do even though am working. I have a 12 year old who has certain disabilities so it makes it harder because he can have crises at any time . Pls what do I do. By the way we live in uk

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@sajjansingh5179

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

Agr romania me 1 year residence permit mil jaata hai toh aska koi benifit hai k nai pllzz tell me every one plzz

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@davewatson2923

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

please can anyone help with my question, I have been married to an EU member for 29 years, I am or how can I apply for an EU family card, and also I have my permit visa for the UK?

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@travelandtech2185

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

Hello, i have a question. i am from the uk and my wife is Russian. We are looking to move to portugal. I would like to know can my none eu spouse join me in portugal. I will not require a job in portugal because i have my own income from another country. Do i need a registered job in portugal in order to bring my none e.u wife there. Any advise would be great?

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@roseklerksgonzalez2290

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

How old does the American spouse have to be? Is there a age restriction?

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@paulfreeman8079

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/169582 please sign this because i thought we was all in it together and are thought its a country what works for every one unless your english and british and got non eu lover afraid am not inclued in that speach afraid so please sign my petition god bless you my brothers and sisters

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@paulfreeman8079

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/169582 come on england and great briton please sign this your country and own people need you so please sign this because evil theresa may will triumph if good men do nothing

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@paulfreeman8079

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

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May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

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@paulfreeman8079

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/169582 whoever his seeing this or reading this please help me by signing my petition to help save all english and british people who have non eu lovers please sign this

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May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

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May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

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@MrAkmalbutt

May 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

hi i m from pakistan and my wife is from romania we r here 4 years and we want to vist uk but they r giving me visa wich kind of union u have they just trey to refuse u

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