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Hi moderators,Daniann wrote:Hello guys
Am family member of EEA , I have got my PR already few days ago .
Can I travel within EU without visa using only PR card ?
Thank you
I understand that , but if I want to go for holiday within EU do I need visa ?alterhase58 wrote:You need your passport as well - the PR card is not a travel document as far as I know, but is useful on re-entry to UK if you are non-EEA.
It depends on the EU country you wish to travel to, although you need a visa to travel to most of the EU countries with your PRDaniann wrote:I understand that , but if I want to go for holiday within EU do I need visa ?alterhase58 wrote:You need your passport as well - the PR card is not a travel document as far as I know, but is useful on re-entry to UK if you are non-EEA.
Am traveling alone for just few days without my wife as she can't travel now due to her job ..Mandokinha2701 wrote:If you do not need visa for EU countries any problems on the way back in the UK if you are travelling without EEA National?
wegiwegi wrote:Residence permits issued by countries outside the Schengen area do not allow non-EU family members to travel visa-free to a Schengen area country
And you travelling without your wife, you will need to obtain a schengen visa
Hi, am in almost similar dilemma of not knowing if i require a schengen visa to drive to france and spain for summer holidays with my family. I also have pr card that states "residence card of a family member of a union citizen". Im planning to drive with my eu spouse and kids to france but am not sure about schengen visa requirements.Mandokinha2701 wrote:wegiwegi wrote:Residence permits issued by countries outside the Schengen area do not allow non-EU family members to travel visa-free to a Schengen area country
And you travelling without your wife, you will need to obtain a schengen visa
I don't need visa for countries in the schengen area. My concern i problems with IO at UK border control on my way back home. Holding PR and traveling without partner may cause problems or not?
Maybe this helps, but seems not the answer you are looking for:Do you have a link that confirms pr card holders don't require a visa to travel in a schengen area.
Thanks, the information on the link doesn't answer my query and some of the information doesn't appear accurate e.g. "Residence permits issued by countries outside the Schengen area do not allow non-EU family members to travel visa-free to a Schengen area country". I was able to travel freely in the schengen area with uk issued residence card in the past.alterhase58 wrote:Maybe this helps, but seems not the answer you are looking for:Do you have a link that confirms pr card holders don't require a visa to travel in a schengen area.
http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/tr ... dex_en.htm
No, it won't (at least if the IO has the slightest idea what they're doing). Even though PR was gained through your EEA sponsor, once confirmed (PR card issued) it is independent of your EEA sponsor. Whether they are with you or not, in the country or not, or even alive or not is no longer relevant.Mandokinha2701 wrote:My concern i problems with IO at UK border control on my way back home. Holding PR and traveling without partner may cause problems or not?