EUROPEAN CITIZENS

As a national of the European Economic Area or a Swiss national you have a right to live and work in the UK if;

· You are working here (and have registered or obtained permission if this is required)

· You can support yourself and your family in the UK without becoming an unreasonable burden on public funds

EEA Family Permit

You can come to the UK as a family member of a EEA or Swiss national exercising their EEA rights even if you yourself are not an EEA or Swiss national.

An EEA Family Permit or Residence Card confirms your right of residence in the UK under European Law.

The Residence Card will normally be valid for 5 years.

If you are a national of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia or Slovenia please see Family Members Residence Stamp.

Family Members Residence Stamp

As the family member of a national of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia or Slovenia you are unable to apply for a Residence Card until your family member has been in continuous employment in the UK for 12 months.

However you are able to apply for a family member’s residence stamp to confirm your right of residence under European Law.

Working in the UK

National’s of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia or Slovenia who want to work for one month or more for a United Kingdom employer must register under the Workers Registration Scheme.

Adam Solicitors have the knowledge and expertise to advise, assist and guide you throughout the process of your Immigration Application.