EUSS Family Permit
Join an eligible EU, EEA, or Swiss family member living in the United Kingdom under the Withdrawal Agreement.
Checked against official Immigration Rules & GOV.UK guidance on 2026-10-30
The EUSS Family Permit allows close family members (spouses, civil partners, durable unmarried partners, dependent children, and dependent parents) of an EU, EEA, or Swiss citizen who holds pre-settled or settled status to travel to and join them in the UK.
Key Requirements & Highlights
- Valid for up to 6 months to enter the UK.
- No Home Office application fee or Immigration Health Surcharge.
- Relationship with the EU sponsor must generally have existed before 31 December 2020.
- Must apply for pre-settled status under the EUSS within 3 months of arrival in the UK.
Step-by-Step Application Timeline
- Relationship ProofGather marriage certificate or birth certificate proving direct lineage.
- Sponsor StatusObtain sponsor's EUSS share code proving settled or pre-settled status.
- Apply Outside UKSubmit application online on GOV.UK and complete biometric enrolment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fee for an EUSS Family Permit?
No. The EUSS Family Permit is free of charge, and no Immigration Health Surcharge is payable.
Need Guidance on Your Application?
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