Guidance

Direct free movement of EEA nationals: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on free movement rights of direct family members of European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 19 February 2015
• Last updated: 21 February 2020 — See all updates

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Free movement rights: direct family members of EEA nationals

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on considering the free movement rights of direct family members of European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals and the 4 stage application process involved.

The guidance covers:

• determining whether a person is the direct family member of a EEA national

• conditions that need to be met when a family member of a dual British and EEA national applies for a document confirming a right to reside in the UK

• circumstances in which individuals and their family may live in the UK on a permanent basis

• dealing with applications from family members who are victims of domestic violence

• family members of dual British and EEA nationals before 16 July 2012

• assessing the validity of a marriage or civil partnership

For further information, see EU Settlement Scheme: EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members.

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Published 19 February 2015
Last updated 21 February 2020 + show all updates

1. 21 February 2020

   Updated to remove any information regarding no deal following the UK's exit from the EU.

2. 13 February 2020

   This guidance document has been updated to reflect the changes introduced through the Immigration (European Economic Area) (Amendment) Regulations 2019.

3. 19 February 2019

   Free movement document updated.

4. 5 November 2018

   PDF amended.

5. 24 July 2018

   Updated guidance.

6. 21 April 2017

   Updated guidance.

7. 25 November 2016

   Updated guidance.

8. 30 September 2015

   Updated guidance.

9. 9 April 2015

   Updated guidance.

10. 19 February 2015

    First published.