Other relatives of students must qualify as extended family members. Russian residency through marriage more about direct family members of EEA nationals. Relatives include brothers or sisters, aunts or uncles, nephews or nieces and cousins.

Relatives can also include grandchildren, parents and grandparents if the EEA national only has the right to reside as a student. Extended family members must have a valid EEA permit or residence card to stay in the UK. Your application is considered based on your individual circumstances and you may not be approved for a residence card even if you meet the conditions. Read more about extended family members of EEA nationals. Retained rights of residence You can also apply if you used to have a family member, or extended family member, who was a permanent resident or qualified person. You cannot retain your right of residence if you were the unmarried partner of the EEA national and that relationship has broken down. Read more about retained rights of EEA nationals’ family members.

Surinder Singh’ application if you lived in another EEA country with an eligible family member who’s a British citizen before returning to the UK. They must also work, study, look for work, or be self-employed or self-sufficient in the UK. Proof you’ll need to give Both you and your British family member must prove that you genuinely made your home in the EEA country where you lived together. After you apply, you might get a letter asking you or your British family member to give more information or go to an interview. Is there anything wrong with this page?