InstantForum.NET v4.1.4talk2euhttp://forums.talktoeu.ie/forums@talktoeu.ieTue, 07 Sep 2010 20:01:52 GMT20http://forums.talktoeu.ie/Topic318-6-1.aspxQuestion : what is the eu doing to our spouse,who are third party national concerning travlling and living in another eu country<br><br>Answer:<br><br>The rights of non-EU family members (which includes your spouse) to move and reside freely in the EU are governed largely by Directive 2004/38.<br><br>Under Directive 2004/38, as an EU citizen, and if your non-EU citizen spouse and you are in a legally recognised relationship, such as marriage, your spouse has the the right to enter and live in any Member State simply on production of a passport and visa (if necessary). Family members have the right to work in the State. Non-EU citizen family members will be obliged to obtain a residence card in the State where they take up residence if they plan to remain there for longer than three months. This residence card should be issued within six months of submission of the application.<br><br>If the family member plans to travel to another Member State in the company of or to join the EU citizen, he or she should be able to do so simply on production of a valid residence card in lieu of a visa (ARticle 5). However, many Member States do not observe this provision and instead continue to insist on production of a valid visa. However, this visa should be granted without delay or charge or formality.<br><br>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:12:46 GMTAdmin