Terminology and Applications
The EEA Regulations define a number of terms in addition to the terms in the Directive 2004/38.
| EEA Regulations | Directive 2004/38 | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| European Economic Area Family Permit | visa | entry clearance for non-EEA citizens |
| extended family members | beneficiaries | other family members or dependants, partners in a durable relationship |
| Application | Applicant | Result | valid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAF5 | non-EEA | EEA family permit | 6 months |
| EEA1 | EEA | registration certificate | 5 years or envisaged period of residence if less |
| EEA2 | non-EEA | residence card | 5 years or envisaged period of residence if less |
| EEA3 | EEA | permanent residence card | No limit |
| EEA4 | non-EEA | permanent residence card | 10 years |
Read more about this topic: Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006