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how the total period of stay is counted??

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:38 am
by rocky777
I have been living with EEA national for last 2 years (since 2009) and now i got my residence card valid for 5 years ( until 2016 ). I am just wondering if I can apply for permanent residence in 2013 as we have been living together since 2009 and it calculated to be 5 years time. Or should I apply for PR (permanent residence) at the end of 2016 when my 5 years will be accomplished as from 2011 ???? I will appreciate yours piece of advice ...regards

Re: how the total period of stay is counted??

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:32 am
by Punjab
rocky777 wrote:I have been living with EEA national for last 2 years (since 2009) and now i got my residence card valid for 5 years ( until 2016 ). I am just wondering if I can apply for permanent residence in 2013 as we have been living together since 2009 and it calculated to be 5 years time. Or should I apply for PR (permanent residence) at the end of 2016 when my 5 years will be accomplished as from 2011 ???? I will appreciate yours piece of advice ...regards

in 2014 you will have your 5 yrs

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:19 am
by Directive/2004/38/EC
More detail on length of residence is http://eumovement.wordpress.com/2011/05 ... nce-begin/