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I am an Irish citizen currently living in Zimbabwe with my husband. My husband is a zimbabwean citizen.

We would like to move to Scotland in the near future. I know I can live and work there no problem. But what would the visa requirements be for my husband. And what forms would be required. Thanks

eWatson92 wrote:I am an Irish citizen currently living in Zimbabwe with my husband. My husband is a zimbabwean citizen.

We would like to move to Scotland in the near future. I know I can live and work there no problem. But what would the visa requirements be for my husband. And what forms would be required. Thanks

Not sure why no-one's bothered answering but basically my take on it: you are an eu citizen with non-eu dependent(s), which entitles you to move to and live and work in any eu country with your (non-eu) spouse being able to move with you and enjoy the same rights as the 'locals'.

You will need to be exercising your treaty rights in Scotland through work, self employment, or as a student.

But I'm sure you know this much right?

The pro's on this forum would know the technicalities of how exactly to enter the UK (which is really what you're asking) but I suppose at the very least you would need apostillised marriage certificate, passports, and visa as per UKBA web site, just to board the flight and for the I.O. when you land.

Maybe you should go first, get the job and then have your spouse join you later.

Sorry, can't help more with the detail. But good luck.

Thanks so much for this reply, it has helped a lot. I will definately look more into it. But thank you

eWatson92 wrote:I am an Irish citizen currently living in Zimbabwe with my husband. My husband is a zimbabwean citizen.

We would like to move to Scotland in the near future. I know I can live and work there no problem. But what would the visa requirements be for my husband. And what forms would be required. Thanks

Start here http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/eucitizens/
and then here http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/eucit ... ly-permit/

How long have you and your husband been married?

greatscott wrote:[

The pro's on this forum would know the technicalities of how exactly to enter the UK (which is really what you're asking) but I suppose at the very least you would need apostillised marriage certificate, passports, and visa as per UKBA web site, just to board the flight and for the I.O. when you land.

Basically, get a family permit in advance. If the marriage certificate is in English then it's fine as is; if only in another language then it would need to be translated by a reputable translator. The UK does not require apostillisation though other EU countries do.

greatscott wrote: You will need to be exercising your treaty rights in Scotland through work, self employment, or as a student.

Maybe you should go first, get the job and then have your spouse join you later.

Is is possible to enter without a job; one could get one later. One could also enter as a self-sufficient person and have non-EU spouse join you.