EEA Family Permit (Spouse, children & parents)

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The EEA Family Permit allows eligible family members of EEA or Swiss nationals to enter and live in the United Kingdom under specific immigration provisions.
Although UK immigration rules have evolved after Brexit, this route still applies in certain qualifying cases — particularly where rights are protected under relevant regulations.

At Immigration Corporates, we provide lawyers-led UK family immigration consultancy in Pakistan, helping you prepare a legally compliant, well-documented, and decision-ready application.

With 17+ years of experience, we assist families in navigating complex immigration pathways with clarity and confidence.

Who can apply for EEA family permit

You may be eligible if you are a family member of an EEA or Swiss national who is:

 

  • Living in the UK
  • Traveling to the UK
  • Exercising treaty rights (where applicable)

Eligible family members include

  • Spouse or civil partner
  • Unmarried partner (durable relationship)
  • Child or grandchild under 21
  • Dependent child over 21
  • Dependent parent or grandparent

Key eligibility requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

  • Genuine relationship with the EEA sponsor
  • Sponsor’s nationality and status
  • Evidence of residence or intention to reside in the UK
  • Dependency (for extended family members)

What you can and cannot do

✔ Permitted activities

  • Enter and live in the UK with your EEA family member
  • Work and study in the UK (subject to status)
  • Apply for further residence rights where eligible

✖ Restrictions

  • Provide false or incomplete information
  • Stay beyond permitted conditions without proper status
  • Apply without meeting eligibility requirements

Processing time & permit duration

Processing time (Pakistan)

  • Typically 3 to 4 weeks
  • May vary depending on case complexity

Permit duration

  • Usually granted for up to 6 months (entry clearance)
     After arrival, you may apply for further residence status depending on eligibility.

Cost of EEA family permit

Typical cost includes

 

  • Application fee (may vary depending on route and updates)
  • Immigration Corporates consultancy fee
  • Optional services:
    • Documentation support
    • Legal guidance

✔ Transparent and structured cost advice

Required documents

Typical documents include

  • Valid passport
  • Proof of relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.)
  • Sponsor’s passport and nationality proof
  • Evidence of sponsor’s residence in the UK
  • Proof of dependency (if applicable)
  • Travel plans and supporting documents

⚠ Important note:
Each case requires careful documentation and legal structuring.
We provide a customized checklist based on your relationship and eligibility.

Visa refusal & remedies

Common reasons for refusal

  • Insufficient proof of relationship
  • Lack of dependency evidence
  • Incomplete or inconsistent documents
  • Misinterpretation of eligibility rules

Your options after refusal

  • Reapply with stronger documentation
  • Correct eligibility misunderstandings
  • Seek professional legal guidance

How we help

At Immigration Corporates, we:

  • Analyse refusal reasons in detail
  • Strengthen documentation and legal arguments
  • Prepare structured reapplications
  • Handle complex family immigration cases

We specialize in handling refused and complicated EEA family permit cases.

Our approach — accurate & strategic

Step-by-step professional handling

Step 1: Case evaluation

Assessment of relationship, eligibility, and documentation

Step 2: Strategy development

Tailored approach based on immigration rules

Step 3: Application preparation

Professionally structured and compliant submission

Step 4: Final review

Ensuring accuracy and completeness

✔ Lawyers-led handling
✔ Strong documentation
✔ Strategic preparation

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Is the EEA family permit still available after Brexit?

The route has changed significantly. Eligibility depends on specific circumstances, including protected rights. We assess your case individually.

Yes, in most cases you may work and study depending on your status.

Typically up to 6 months initially, with options for further applications.

Yes, especially for extended family members such as parents.

You may reapply or explore legal remedies. Proper legal guidance improves success chances.

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