Who are considered family members of EU citizens?

A foreign national is considered a so-called immediate family member of an EU citizen if that foreign national proves that:

• spouse or a registered partner,
• parent of an EU citizen under 21, who actually takes care of this young citizen,
• descendant under 21 or such a descendant of a spouse of an EU citizen and.

How long does it take to get EU passport after marriage?

Marriage with an EU citizen. Getting citizenship is possible after several years of marriage and legal residence in the country. The application process can take 1–2 years.

Can a non-EU spouse work in Europe?

Even if you are a third-country national, if your spouse is a citizen of a member state of the EU or EEA, they are entitled to freedom of movement and can therefore live and work in Germany without restrictions.

Can EU citizen sponsor family?

Any EU citizen taking up residence in the UK in accordance with the EU regulations can bring their family with. The EEA family permit or visa is valid for six months. It will however, make it easier to prove your right to live and work in the UK. Note that extended family members must apply for the residence card.

Can non-EU spouse work in Germany?

Even if you are a third-country national, if your spouse is a citizen of a member state of the EU or EEA, they are entitled to freedom of movement and can therefore live and work in Germany without restrictions. All they need to enter the country is a national identity card.

How long can a non-EU citizen stay in an EU country?

Staying because of your own rights You can stay in another EU country for up to 3 months without registering there but you may need to report your presence. The only requirement is to hold a valid national identity card or passport. If you want to stay longer than 3 months, you may need to register your residence.

Can EU citizen bring non EU spouse to Germany?

If your spouse is a citizen of a non-EU country Even if your partner is a national of a non-EU country, you can look forward to living together in Germany. Right of residence: As an employee, you have a temporary or permanent residence permit or an EU Blue Card for Germany.

Can the wife of an EU citizen live in Europe?

Your partner is an EU national As an EU national, your registered partner may live in your host EU country under the same conditions that apply to EU nationals. If your partner is working or looking for a job, receives a pension or is studying, check the conditions and formalities for: workers.

Can a non EU citizen get married in another EU country?

If you get married in a EU country that is not your country of origin it is recommended to register the marriage at your home country’s consular office. If you move to another EU country for work, your husband or wife can come and live with you there. Check the residence rules for: your non-EU spouse and children.

What rights do non-EU family members of EU citizens have?

EU rules allow your non-EU family members to benefit from the same rights as family members who are EU nationals. This means they can accompany or join you in another EU country. Your non-EU family members must carry a valid passport at all times and, depending on the country they are from,…

Can a non-EU family member apply for a new residence status?

This includes non‑EU family members. In the UK, you must however apply to the EU settlement scheme to be granted a new residence status. In the EU, check with your host country’s authorities as soon as possible if it is mandatory to apply for a new residence status.

Can I travel to another EU country with my family?

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.