The letter we had explained Directive 2004/38/EC and why my wife did not need visa, all stamped and signed by Maltese consul. Still immigration people looked perplexed.
This was in September 2009.

Before visit I got the letter from Maltese embassy to explain that visa not needed for my wife and good job I did. Immigration woman in Malta did not have a clue, she even called supervisor and he did not have a clue. either. At the end I just said: "Look , we are here for 7 days holiday and we are ...

Thanks for that...

plus in the case of family-members of EU-citizens it's illegal

If I leave to work let`s say for 2 years outside EU would my wife loose her residence entitlement ?! I am sure there is a specific law in a case of prolonged absence,unfortunately could not find it.Any idea?!

I'd love to know why they insist on stamping..

Maybe because if person was away for prolonged period of time 1-2 years he/she should reapply...I think I read somewhere..So this way they kind of know...

Recently we were going through Abu Dhabi. Immigration guy kept looking at my wifes passport, pointing at the stamp and asking questions. In all fairness to him I think STAMP looks primitive with all that rollerball pen writing and not a single word what is for and who for, i.e EU family,work permit ...

more here.....



http://www.independent.ie/national-news ... 10140.html

at least we have the decency to say please with that, lol.

Whats that got to do with Immigration and Residence bill?
This thread is not about linguistics

Thats what I thought!

Does anyone know if the same is valid for Irish residence cards??

Yes it is, if one has 4EUFam card!

We talked about it here@

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=23293

Some intresting thoughts here,even thought bit off-topic!

http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/ ... 74942.aspx

See here at the bottom of the page@

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=23555

Bishops are not happy! http://www.independent.ie/national-news/bishops-warn-of-state-powers-in-immigration-bill-1316146.html l The bill lacks statutory provision for family reunification. "Minor refugees" will not be allowed apply to be reunited here with their siblings. l The bishops say the bill g...

By the law they have to give you answer within 6 months.
I cant see how you can make them answer before that.

I cant see why not.
Cover letter explaining your situation and all documents would help.
I think its just metter of proper application and all supprting documents that go with it !

Directive 2004/38/EC requires that you have medical or health insurance only if you are not working or self-employed;

Absolutely correct.
I applied 3 times and never produced health insurance.
Another b*****y nonsense

We had a few "run-ins" in the past.....all forgotten by now
This time I was referring to original post by KatePerry

@ walrusgumble

I think this original post is a bit of "wind-up"!!!

Just go to your local immigration office in the police station with the original letter that you recieved last year

Zen, people should apply in Burgh Quay if they live in Dublin.
For anyone outside Dublin rules may differ.

Is it true that Ireland is the easiest EU country to get citizenship through marriage.

Are you getting married?

Sending your passport abroad by post is illegal,

Archie, in this case probably is but there are different cases where is not.

Downloaded the EU1 application form, sent it off with registered mail to Dublin with the following: (all originals)
1. passports

currently living in another EU country for the last 18months

Which country is that?

Also havent found a reason to believe one cant apply from outside. Definitely, it is not possible to apply from abroad. For Family Members - A Family Member (i.e. spouse, child, dependant relative, other family member requiring the personal care of the EU citizen on health grounds, member of the ho...

Dail debate start today

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/break ... 429523.ece