UK Passport Holder bringing American Husband - Germany

[cdngal12]

Hello!

I am hoping someone here could offer some guidance/input for me. I am Canadian & also hold a UK passport as a dual citizen. I am married to an American. In the coming months my husband is considering accepting a position with a German company, where he will I assume receive a temporary work permit. This project could continue on for quite some time, and we are hoping to re-locate permanently to Germany.

My question: as a UK passport holder, can I establish permanent residence in Germany for my husband and I together? If so, would this enable him to work freely? Or would it be necessary for him to obtain the work permit/visa through employment? If not, what would be the best course to take?

Any suggestions or direction would be very much appreciated.

Thanks kindly,
K

[archigabe]

As an E.U citizen you have the right of free movement/residence and employment for yourself and your non E.U spouse anywhere within E.U block.

[cdngal12]

As an E.U citizen you have the right of free movement/residence and employment for yourself and your non E.U spouse anywhere within E.U block.

THANK you very much for your quick reply. Much appreciated

[acme4242]

Will it only be your husband working, and you stay home looking after the
house ?

If I understand correct ?, treaty rights only apply if you as a EU citizen will be
employed, self-employed, or enrolled as a student, or be able to show your
self-sufficient.

An EU1 card, would enable your husband to work and reside, without
going via his company for a permit.
But I don't know if your husband can apply for an EU1 card,
if your not working. Maybe someone can clarify.

[Ben]

In this case, the OP's right to reside in Germany will be as a financially self-sufficient person.

The US citizen husband will have the equal right to reside and to work. Work permit not required.

Note that comprehensive sickness insurance cover will be required for both husband and wife for the duration of residence in Germany, beyond the first 3 months.

[cdngal12]

In this case, the OP's right to reside in Germany will be as a financially self-sufficient person.

The US citizen husband will have the equal right to reside and to work. Work permit not required.

Note that comprehensive sickness insurance cover will be required for both husband and wife for the duration of residence in Germany, beyond the first 3 months.

Ok, thank you all for your assistance. So if I understand this correctly, I will need to also have secured a employment, or somehow prove self sufficiency? Would a bank statement with funds prove this?

[cdngal12]

Ok, thank you all for your assistance. So if I understand this correctly, I will need to also have secured a employment, or somehow prove self sufficiency? Would a bank statement with funds prove this?

[Ben]

somehow prove self sufficiency? Would a bank statement with funds prove this?

Possibly, but not necessarily. If your husband's income is sufficient to support the both of you then his payslips should suffice.

[cdngal12]

somehow prove self sufficiency? Would a bank statement with funds prove this?

Possibly, but not necessarily. If your husband's income is sufficient to support the both of you then his payslips should suffice.

Excellent, thank you for your reply. I wasn't planning on working unless necessary.

Thanks again,
K

[Directive/2004/38/EC]

You can work if you want with no hassle. If you are not working, then you will have to be "self-sufficient", though the bar is not very high on this. And your husband's income will almost certainly be enough.

In Germany everyone is required to get health insurance, normally through a "public" krankenkasse. If your husband earns a lot of money, he can opt instead for a "private" (cheaper) krankenkasse. Oddly enough, even though you pay less for "private", you get (somewhat) more and faster service.

Be sure to take your marriage certificate with you.

And if you (UK citizen) have been working in Germany, you can later move to the UK on the basis of the same EU law.