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Can i apply EEA Permit inside UK with tourist visa?

Last activity 22 April 2017 by Cynic

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Babyface12

Hi guys im a bit confuse i read some thing on the internet that i can apply for EEA permit inside UK and some others say just outside UK. I am carrying a tourist visa and i am married to an EEA national can i apply in UK for the family permit?

Cynic

Hi - unfortunately, no, you can't apply for an EEA permit to live in the UK, from within the UK; this UK Gov link explains the procedure.

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