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Will spouse still require a Schengen visa after obtaining ILR?

Post by matt1020 » Tue Nov 19, 2019 3:44 pm

Hi, a quick question as I couldn't find an answer on the forum.

My spouse is currently in the process of applying for ILR. Once she has obtained settled status, will she still require a Schengen visa to travel in the EEA if I am accompanying her on the trip? (I am a British citizen)

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Re: Will spouse still require a Schengen visa after obtaining ILR?

Post by CR001 » Tue Nov 19, 2019 3:47 pm

ILR is only relevant to the UK.

If she usually requires a Schengen visa, then holding ILR does not change that.

Once she has ILR, she can apply for British citizenship immediately if she meets the requirements.
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Re: Will spouse still require a Schengen visa after obtaining ILR?

Post by matt1020 » Tue Nov 19, 2019 4:14 pm

I thought this was the case, but many thanks for the clarification.

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Post by matt1020 » Tue Nov 19, 2019 4:16 pm

P.S. Yes, she meets the requirements for citizenship so just one more hurdle to get over! :)

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Re: Will spouse still require a Schengen visa after obtaining ILR?

Post by CR001 » Tue Nov 19, 2019 4:24 pm

matt1020 wrote:
Tue Nov 19, 2019 4:16 pm
P.S. Yes, she meets the requirements for citizenship so just one more hurdle to get over! :)
Currently some members are getting approval within 6-8 weeks, so worth doing as soon as you can then you are all done and dusted with HO.
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Re: Will spouse still require a Schengen visa after obtaining ILR?

Post by matt1020 » Tue Nov 19, 2019 5:54 pm

CR001 wrote:
Tue Nov 19, 2019 4:24 pm
Currently some members are getting approval within 6-8 weeks, so worth doing as soon as you can then you are all done and dusted with HO.
Thank you for that additional info - it's very encouraging. Fingers crossed!

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Re: Will spouse still require a Schengen visa after obtaining ILR?

Post by matt1020 » Tue Nov 19, 2019 5:58 pm

Sorry, just one further question. If the applicant has just had biometrics done for an ILR application do they need to be done again for the citizenship application?

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Re: Will spouse still require a Schengen visa after obtaining ILR?

Post by CR001 » Tue Nov 19, 2019 6:01 pm

matt1020 wrote:
Tue Nov 19, 2019 5:58 pm
Sorry, just one further question. If the applicant has just had biometrics done for an ILR application do they need to be done again for the citizenship application?
Yes, they need to be done again.
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Re: Will spouse still require a Schengen visa after obtaining ILR?

Post by matt1020 » Tue Nov 19, 2019 6:06 pm

Okay, fair enough - thanks again for your assistance today.

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Re: Will spouse still require a Schengen visa after obtaining ILR?

Post by CR001 » Tue Nov 19, 2019 6:07 pm

You're welcome.
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