Visas

FAMILY MEMBER OF UN EEA/SWITZERLAND CITIZEN

Family members of EEA/Switzerland citizens who have exercised their right of free movement (meaning that the EEA/Switzerland citizen resides in or travels to a Member State other than his/her country of origin) benefit from certain procedural facilitations.

The basic criteria to be fulfilled are the following:

the EEA/Switzerland citizen has exercised his/her right of free movement

the family member (applicant) belongs to one of the categories covered by Directive 2004/38/EC

the family member (applicant) accompanies the EEA/Switzerland citizen or joins him/her in the Schengen State of destination.

Such applications are processed in expedited procedure, without charging short-term visa fee, and with minimum documentation: short-term visa application form, valid passport, photo, and proof of family relationship with a citizen of EEA/Switzerland.

For further information, consult our website – Family members of citizens of EEA/Switzerland, who are nationals of third countries.