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Hello - just thought I'd ask for some early advice!

I will apply for PR in October this year, my husband (EU national) and I will have been married 5years then (I hold a South African passport). I obtained my first EEA FP in November 2007 (valid for 6 months) in South Africa from the British Consulate. Came back to the UK December 2007, and both my husband and I have been working continuously for this time. I applied for my RC in March 2008 (via lawyers), but due to the long delays this was issued to me January 2009 - there were sever delays in 2008 with these applications. This RC is valid until Jan 2014.

Is my application for PR straightforward? And is it a 'free' visa? We'll have all the relevant documentation, pay slips, tax certificates etc as we've worked continuously for the full period. Do I still need to provide proof of living together, other than tenancy agreements? Like utility bills etc? Or do I just need to provide his latest pay slips/tax slips/employment contracts etc?

Also, when can I apply? Shortly before we are married 5 years or shortly thereafter? Also, is the next step then British Citizenship, after 12 months on this visa?

TIA for any advice

Was Dec '07 the date of your 1st entry to the UK as the family member of a EU national? If so then you will acquire PR automatically in Dec '12 and can therefore apply towards the end of Nov.

Hi Plum70
Thanks for your reply - just double checked first entry back into the UK as a family member of EU national was 19 Nov so i'll apply just before then shall I? I started working again actually 22 Nov so it all should tie up now that I think about it.
Do i stay 12 months on PR then apply for british passport?

CYS wrote:Hi Plum70
Thanks for your reply - just double checked first entry back into the UK as a family member of EU national was 19 Nov so i'll apply just before then shall I? I started working again actually 22 Nov so it all should tie up now that I think about it.
Do i stay 12 months on PR then apply for british passport?

No, after 12 you can apply for naturalization as British Citizen.