An EEA Residence Card is a residence document issued to non-EEA national family members and extended family members of EEA nationals who are exercising Treaty rights in the UK. Our team are specialists at assisting clients through the application process.
Due to the uncertainty of Brexit, many EEA citizens living in the UK have taken steps to secure their right of residence in the UK by applying for an EEA Residence Card or Permanent residence card.
Eligibility Requirements
- The EEA national is a qualified person – someone who is exercising Treaty rights or has the right of permanent residence.
- Proof that you are the family member of the EEA citizen (but not a British citizen).
- You are the ‘family member’ or an ‘extended family member’ of an EEA national.
You may also apply for an EEA Residence Card based on having a ‘retained right of residence’ if your relationship with the EEA national has ended or they have died.
An EEA Residence card is valid for up to five years. After five years of residence in the UK, the applicant can then apply for an EEA Permanent Residence Card.
How Do I Apply?
You must also pay £19.20 to have your biometric information taken. You will be told how to do this after you’ve applied.

What Documents Will I Need to Provide?
- A valid passport
- Evidence of your relationship to your EEA family member.
- Your family member’s valid passport or national identity card.
- Proof of your dependency if you are dependent on your EEA family member.
- Proof that your EEA family member has permanent residency status or if they have been in the country for more than three months, that they are exercising their Treaty rights.

What Are the Advantages?
Also, after five years, you may be able to apply for an EEA Permanent Residence Card, and eventually, British Citizenship.
What Happens if My Application is Refused?
In this unfortunate but rare event, our lawyers will thoroughly examine the reasons and advise you on the best action to take. Alternative options include resubmitting the application, appealing the decision, or challenging it via Judicial Review.
Brexit Considerations
You and your family can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK.
Our Expertise
Legal advice should always be sought before an application is submitted.
Why Choose Us?
Our solicitors have many years of experience in dealing with EEA Residence and immigration applications. They will expertly guide you in all aspects of your immigration requirements and are ideally positioned to explain any complexities and can represent your position robustly in order to achieve your desired outcome.
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