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kate8118
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Leaving country after EEA2

Post by kate8118 » Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:33 pm

Hi everyone,

My EEA2 residence card was granted in 2007 (expiring in 2012). I just wonder what would be an effect if we decide to move abroad for a year or two and come back to UK later. Should we come back to UK before 2012, do we still need to reapply for a new EEA2 or the old EEA2 we have will still be valid for use?

Many thanks for your advice.
Kate
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Directive/2004/38/EC
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Location: does not matter if you are with your EEA family member

Post by Directive/2004/38/EC » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:03 am

You can be gone from the Uk (or any other EU member state you have a Residence Card from) for up to 6 months (per year) without loosing it. 12 months if it is for training or childbirth. Please read Directive 2004/38/EC for more details, or the Guide to Getting the Most out of Directive 2004/38/EC.

If you are not gone for more than those 6 months during the 5 years, then you automatically have Permanent Residence in the Uk. At that point you can leave for up to 2 years without loosing it.
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