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Can I use EEA route to bring spouse to northern ireland
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 8:37 am
by Paddydg
Hi I was born and spent all my life in Northern Ireland but I have an Irish passport so can I use the EEA route to bring my spouse here my solicitor says I can't and have to get a British passport I had a British passport before which expired in 1999 would be greatfull for any advice
Re: Can I use EEA route to bring spouse to northern ireland
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 8:52 am
by alterhase58
So you are/remain a British citizen - even if your passport is expired. British citizens can't sponsor under EU regulations.
Re: Can I use EEA route to bring spouse to northern ireland
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 9:06 am
by Paddydg
Thank you so there is no way I can use my right to be an Irish citizen
Re: Can I use EEA route to bring spouse to northern ireland
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 9:10 am
by alterhase58
That is my understanding - if there are any specific rules in the context NI/Eire and the Common Travel Area then someone else has to comment on this. Spouse is Non-EEA presumably.
Re: Can I use EEA route to bring spouse to northern ireland
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 9:33 am
by Paddydg
Yes she is non EEA
Re: Can I use EEA route to bring spouse to northern ireland
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 10:09 am
by mufc69
Paddydg wrote: ↑Sat Jan 05, 2019 9:06 am
Thank you so there is no way I can use my right to be an Irish citizen
There is a way, but you will need to renounce your British citizenship and become solely an Irish citizen, then you can apply under EU rules.