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Pre-Settlement or EEA permit

Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:47 pm
by zsk_747
Hi Everyone,

Hope everyone is fine as COVID-19 disturbed everyone's life but hope everything will get back to normal very soon.

I'm an Irish citizen and my 2 little daughters are also an Irish citizen and currently living with their mother in Pakistan. Now I want to bring my family in UK and want to settle with the family in UK.

Being an Irish citizen, I have a same rights as a British citizen. I rang week ago to the office for apply a NI number but unfortunately they said I cannot apply for a NI number till 30 June 2020 because of Covid-19. But If I will find a job then I can work without getting a NI number until the ban lifted or lockdown.

I have few questions in relation to bring my wife in UK. Please If someone went through or have an information then please let me know. Below are the questions:

1) What visa do I will have to apply to bring my family in UK. EEA permit or Pre-Settlement visa.

2) Can I apply for visa without having a NI number. As obviously it is not my fault or anybody. Situation is everywhere ruined.

3) I have a proof of address of UK but no NI number so far. Can I still apply for a visa or not ? Or must have a NI number ?

4) Currently living in Ireland but offered a job already from UK. Can I apply from an Ireland or must be in the UK before apply for a visa ?

5) What documents do I need to apply for a visa ( EEA permit or Pre-Settlement visa). Please give me the full detail lists of documents. If possible.

6) Is there any financial requirement for this visa (EEA permit or Pre-Settlement visa) or need to show a bank statement with enough money ?

7) If I'm eligible to apply for a both visa's (EEA permit or Pre-Settlement visa) then which one is better or easiest to get it.

8) How long will take to get it the visa from Pakistan.


Please anyone has the answers of above questions. I will be thanks to you guys.

Stay bless and stay save.

Thanks