An extended family member of a qualified EEA national can apply for a Residence Card which confirms their right to work. Our team are specialists in assisting clients through the application process.
Who is a Qualified Person?
- a brother, sister, aunt, uncle, cousin, nephew or niece of an EEA national.
- An unmarried partner in a “durable relationship” with an EEA national.
- If you have the right to reside as a student, then parents, grandparents and grandchildren will also be counted as such.
They will need to apply for an EEA family permit or residence card before entering the UK.
They must be able to show that they are dependent on the EEA citizen or are a member of their household, or have a serious health condition and rely on them to care for you.
Children are eligible up to the age of 21, or older if they are dependants.
You can also apply for an EEA Family Permit as an unmarried partner if you can show that you are in a lasting relationship with the EEA national.
If you have other relatives that do not fall within that definition, they may be able to rely on EU law to obtain a right of residence in the UK. This is not guaranteed, instead, it requires discretion to be exercised in their favour. Each case is rigorously assessed on its individual merits, which is why it is so important to seek legal representation.


Eligibility
- Dependency on the EEA National or that they form part of the EEA Nationals’ Household. This must be before and or after the applicant entered the UK.
- That they need personal care of the EEA National (or their spouse or Civil Partner) on serious health grounds.
Our immigration solicitors will be able to advise you on your specific circumstances and can assist you with making any applications.
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