Self Employed and EEA residence card

[ambeskej]

I am currently in the UK on a family permit since my wife is an EEA national. I would like to fill out the form for a residence card but not sure what to do. The issue is that my wife is unemployed and I am self employed. Since the application for a residence card asks for proof of employment or finances (for your sponsor), what should I do?

[fatimahh]

The easiest way will be for your wife to start working as the whole thing depend on her exercising treaty right. Or you could get a comprehensive sickness Insurance for both of You and apply ticking the selfsufficient box for your wife. Mind you there is a new form with +/-120 pages! you may need to read it and try to provide document requested if selsufficient with CSI.

[ambeskej]

Thanks for letting me know about that. We'll have to see if getting employed is easier than saying we are self sufficient. I did see the new form and was amazed at how long it was. Looks like I have a bit of reading to do!