The European Economic Area (EEA) is made up of member states of the European Union and European Free Trade Area. Citizens of countries in the EEA can move freely between the member states and live where they choose. EEA Nationals have the right to take a job, seek employment, or set up a business in any EEA country.
At the moment the EEA Member States are:
Members as of May 2004
Austria
Italy
Czech Republic
Slovenia
Belgium
Liechtenstein
Cyprus
Bulgaria
Denmark
Luxembourg
Estonia
Romania
Finland
Netherlands
Hungary
Switzerland
France
Norway
Latvia
Germany
Portugal
Lithuania
Greece
Spain
Malta
Iceland
Sweden
Poland
Ireland
UK
Slovakia
Iceland
Liechtenstein
Norway
There are a number of immigration agreements between the EU and other countries that can give advantages to their citizens in movement and employment. These countries include Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Switzerland, and African, Caribbean and Pacific countries.
There are four different categories in which EU/EEA applications are made:
If you are a national of the European Economic Area and you need a resident permit for employment or business.
If you're a national of the European Economic Area, or if you are the spouse or family member of a national of the European Economic Area, and you need to apply for indefinite leave to remain.
If you need to apply for a family member residence stamp for Non-EEA national dependants of persons required to register under the Accession State Worker Registration Scheme.
Application made from outside of the United Kingdom for assessment of whether the requirements for leave to enter the UK as a self-employed person under a European Community Association Agreement (ECAA) are met. Please note this is not an application for entry clearance or leave to enter the United Kingdom. You will need to make a separate application for entry clearance to your nearest British Embassy when you receive notification of a decision on your ECAA assessment. You will not be able to travel to the UK until you have entry clearance.
EEA Family Members
EEA Nationals are allowed to bring their family members to any EEA country. Family members can apply for a residence permit that proves they have the right to live in the UK. If a non-EEA family member is accompanying the EEA member they must have an EEA Family Permit. In the UK non-EEA family members can apply for a Residence Document that proves their right to live with their family in the UK. We can advise on the correct documentation needed for your situation.
An EEA national can apply for permission to live indefinitely in the UK if they have been working in the UK for at least four years, or if they have held a residence permit for five years.
Meeting Your Requirement
Andrew Williams Solicitors can help you with the necessary paperwork that will be needed to ensure that your application meets the Immigration requirements.
We provide specialist advice and representation on all aspects of your proposed application.
Our advisers and Solicitors are experienced Immigration representatives who are qualified to the highest level with the Solicitors Regulations Authority
. As such we can provide a comprehensive service that is second to none that includes advocacy before Asylum & Immigration Tribunals.
If you want your proposed application to be dealt with by one representative throughout the whole process then you should speak to us.
