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going to the uk on the EEA family permit

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:20 pm
by maggieczuk
Hello friends,
i got my eea family permit for 6 months thank God.
my question however, is can i be able to travel to the UK by my self to join my husband? he is already in the uk.
or
is he supposed to come back to poland and we go together?
we dont really understand how this work. in my permit, they put in JOINING TO.. then my husbands name.

What exactly happens at customs.

2. can i be able to work on this 6 months family permit???

thank you

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:28 pm
by Lucapooka
As he is already in the UK, you can travel alone. Joining refers to him being in the UK ahead of your arrival.

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:33 pm
by maggieczuk
ohhhk.
thank you Luca
but at the airport how can they prove he is there???
do i need to be with a letter or something?
or just the permit is enough?

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:35 pm
by Lucapooka
Generally the permit is enough if it says to join as otherwise it say to accompany, in which case they would expect him to be travelling with you. If they are in doubt as to his presence in the UK, presumably they can call him on a UK telephone number in the event that he is not at the airport to meet you.

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:44 pm
by maggieczuk
ok.
Thank you for the info.
thats great to know.

do you know if i can be able to work on this 6 months permit too?

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:46 pm
by Lucapooka
You do have right to work but you should apply for a residence card as soon as possible as this will confirm that status to potential employers.

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 4:09 pm
by maggieczuk
Lucapooka wrote:You do have right to work but you should apply for a residence card as soon as possible as this will confirm that status to potential employers.
ok, thank you so much for this.
you have been very helpful.
good day!