Schengen regulations in emergency

Holaitsdavid wrote on Wed May 7, 2025 3:34pm:

Yes, a non-EU spouse of an EU citizen can stay in Spain for more than 90 days (which is the standard limit under the Schengen 90/180-day rule) by applying for a residence card as a family member of an EU citizen. The bottom line he will need to apply for residence,

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To stay in Spain longer than 90 days, you should apply for a "Tarjeta de Residencia de Familiar de Ciudadano de la Unión" (Residence Card for a Family Member of an EU Citizen) within three months of your arrival in Spain. This card is typically valid for five years and allows you to live and...

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Requirements include:

Valid passport

Proof of family relationship (e.g., marriage certificate)

Proof that your EU spouse is residing in Spain and exercising their right to free movement (e.g., employment contract, registration with local authorities)

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It's important to note that while the application is being processed, you are allowed to stay in Spain legally, even if your initial 90-day period has expired.

   

Patrick8 wrote on Wed May 7, 2025 11:54pm:

Your quite correct with what you state, but it is a lot of hoops to jump through, and of course will involve a lot of expense... in reality, if these people turn up at Calais, or wherever they are crossing when they can, they won't have a problem getting in to the UK, and if the woman with the EU...

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... Passport is the driver, if stopped before they leave, there will not be a problem..... just hang on in there, your not bank robbers, just victims of circumstances....

Holaitsdavid wrote on Thu May 8, 2025 2:40am:

I would not like to say if would not get fined, or have a problem returning with an entry ban back into the Schengen area, they do check non EU citizens in and out.