Non-EU spouse entering the EU without a VISA?

SMeddie · 2013-04-03T17:16:57+02:00

Hey Guys Sorry, this is my first post after trolling this website/blog for a few months I have decided to follow my otherhalf and Join. It is like an online community without the redtape of some other forums/blogs I have encountered that requires you to pay before you post anything. Anyway, I would appreciate some advice on this pressing matter. I am having conflicting information regarding this. I am a British Citizen and my wife is a Ugandan Citizen. We are moving to Malta end of June But I am having conflicting info regarding VISA provisions. In theory, she does not even need a VISA according to EU law. However, practical norms dictate and I believe she will be instructed to have one. By Law, the spouse of an EU citizen is (legally) allowed to live and work in the EU for as long as they want, right? So in theory, the spouse could never be denied a visa, or have to pay for one, right? So the question is how would the non-EU spouse enter the EU as 'spouse-of-EU-citizen' rather than 'general-tourist'? Is this possible? Is this beneficial? Thanks in advance

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niceey New member

Member since 30 March 2014

niceeyNew member14 December 2014 07:52:21

#41

I see. Thanks for your help. I have been waiting for my e-residence card for about four months, went there 4times to update about it but it really take so long.

Thanks guys for your help!!

ricky ViP

Member since 06 September 2009

rickyViP14 December 2014 17:31:43

#42

3522

Hi niceey,

if the visa ( Schengen visa) that you used to get to Malta is still valid you can use it to travel within the Schengen area (including Austria).

If you are a non-EU and are working without a work permit you are working illegally anyway and are at risk.

I can't comment on the 4 months waiting time for your residence card as it is unusual.

You don't qualify for a Maltese ID card . It is a residence card and you need a valid passport and residence card to travel within the Schengen area.

Don't leave Malta if your visa is expired!

Cheers
Ricky

niceey New member

Member since 30 March 2014

niceeyNew member14 December 2014 17:38:13

#43

hi ricky! thanks for the advice, maybe i should really wait then. and my work permit i applied it already at the same time with my e-residence card, i remember i applied it with the new rules for single permit application but i dont know why they process it so slow now. Anyways thank you so much.

justinshine Active member

Member since 09 June 2014

justinshineActive member21 December 2014 08:10:19

#44

I entered the country yesterday with my Asian Non EU wife yesterday. We just had our passports and marriage cert.

If anyone want more information on what our whole process then I will reply to a pm.

Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

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FredIndonesia Expert04 January 2015 22:20:42

#45

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justinshine wrote:
I entered the country yesterday with my Asian Non EU wife yesterday. We just had our passports and marriage cert.

If anyone want more information on what our whole process then I will reply to a pm.

Nice if you would put it in in open forum, if it doesn't disturb your privacy.
The info could be handy for other members.

GuestPoster566 ViP

Member since 18 October 2012

GuestPoster566ViP05 January 2015 02:24:51

#46

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Fred, why do you not just get out of here? I repeat you know nothing of Malta, have nothing to contribute and just seem to use this as a way of filling in your time.

justinshine Active member

Member since 09 June 2014

justinshineActive member05 January 2015 06:43:35

#47

mas fred wrote:
justinshine wrote:
I entered the country yesterday with my Asian Non EU wife yesterday. We just had our passports and marriage cert.

If anyone want more information on what our whole process then I will reply to a pm.

Nice if you would put it in in open forum, if it doesn't disturb your privacy.
The info could be handy for other members.

I am happy to reply to a pm if people think I can help them by telling them of my experience.

Other than that it shall remain private.

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