sonicdragon Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I have been offered a job in France and would like to know the visa situation for my wife. I am British, and she is Thai. Thanks in advance SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the scouser Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 It should be a straightforward matter. Your wife should apply for a free visa for France on the basis that she is married to a British citizen. In theory you only need demonstrate that you are married, that you are of an EEA nationality and that you will be able to maintain yourselves without claiming French benefits. Once in France, she may then apply (again free of charge) for a residence card. I don't know what the set up is France, whether such an application is made centrally or to the local département. Once established in France, you would become defined as a European national and your wife could then seek free visas for the UK, too. Scouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicdragon Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Thanks Scouse ! Just a couple of follow-up questions: what does "once you become established" mean ? And when you say "free UK visas" are you only referring to the cost, or is the application process easier also ? I don't mind the cost but applying for a UK Visa is a right pain in the neck, and we've only done it twice ! SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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