What Should We Do?

Markham · Dec 20, 2016

Whilst here in Malta, we've stolen the sun! 16 degrees by day and nice bright sunshine .

DavidAlma · Apr 19, 2017

Markham said: ↑

Some Remoaners will point at you, laugh and accuse you of hypocrisy but I'm sure you knew that!

If at all possible, I would first settle in Spain and obtain your EU Resident's Cards, a process which averages around 6 months. You can then apply for a Family Permit from the Borders Agency (UKBA) which will enable you to bring your wife to the UK. Nothing is going to happen with regard to your loss of the EU's Freedom of Movement until the Brexit actually takes place which is unlikely to be until 2020 or so. I feel it is unlikely that the Spanish government - or any EU government come to that - is going to kick-out the Brits and should they try, protection may be given by the Vienna Treaty which states that once a citizen (of an EU member country) has acquired a right, it can not be taken away from him, or words to that effect.

The reason I say go to Spain first is simply a matter of cost. The Schengen Visa your lady will require to enter and live in Spain is zero cost and there is, I believe, a nominal fee charged for the (UK) Family Permit. The alternative, a settlement Visa for the UK will cost, all in all, around £2,000.

@CampelloChris did encounter some problems, not least in getting his wife a Schengen Visa from the Spanish Consulate. I suggest you read his threads carefully. I seem to recall that the Schengen Visa can be issued by EITHER the country where you enter the Schengen Zone OR the intended country of residence. In that case, your lady could, for example, fly direct to Malta (Emirates via Dubai) where you meet her. You can then fly to Spain together either immediately or after a few days' holiday here. Alternatives would include Paris, Rome, Athens, Frankfurt and Amsterdam.
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Not sure if this is the correct place to ask, or if I should start a new thread.
I am UK citizen living overseas for the past 35 years, Dubai to be precise and about to retire. What would be the process if at all it is possible, for me to take up residency in a EU country as a way to legally have my Filipino wife join me there initially and ultimately in England.

CampelloChris · Apr 19, 2017

Hi David, perhaps a new thread in EU visas would be appropriate. I will reply with a walk-through of what you should be aware of before taking your first steps. In that way it will possibly help others in a similar situation who might be looking for such a solution

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