David and NastyaHello and
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to the board and thank you for your kind comments.
Sorry I split your post from the other thread but it is better to deal with your case separately and let free the other thread to post any new developments.
On the other thread, I have already posted the official guide by the EU Commission,
FREEDOM to Move and Live in Europe, which is
A Guide to your rights as an EU citizen.
You can always download the PDF document here:
FREEDOM to Move and Live in EuropeAlso you can download the latest advice from the EU Commission, which advise for the specific steps an EU Citizen must take when moving and living in another EU State.
Communication from the EU Commission (com_2013_837)According to the Directive:
” The Directive only applies if you actually move to or reside in an EU country other than that of which you are a national, and to your family members who accompany or join you.
I understand that you have been living together in France and you are planning to get married soon.
You David, as a UK citizen
you have automatically exercised your right to move and live in France, after acquiring the house and I am sure is registered under your own name and as far as I am aware France, has been implementing the Directive correctly, after the correction they had to make in the website of their Embassy in London, when I made my complaint.
I guess that you must have a Bank account in France and also all services (electricity, water etc) are under your own Name at the house address there.
Regarding Nastya: I also understand that Nastya has a Schengen Visa and another 3 months remaining before it expires. That Schengen “Tourist” Visa obviously has been issued under the French law and I don't think you can get married with that Visa.
I guess she has to apply for a fiancé Visa before allowed to enter France and then get married. I maybe I am wrong....
I suggest you visit the French Consulate in the country you are right now and clarify this point, it is very important not the break the rules of her Schengen Visa.
Of course the easiest way is to get married in Russia and then apply for an “Entrance Spouse Visa” to come and Join you in France and as you are the “Sponsor and have to provide your financial information in support of her Visa”, then there will be no problems.
That is what I did with my wife!Well you have made plenty of reading so far…… and must continue reading the EU documents to make sure you achieve your goal successfully.
Once she is legally in France… then you must apply, ASAP, for a
RESIDENT CARD, which takes around 6 months to be issued and then you can travel freely around the EU.
Where do you live in France?
Tell us a bit more about you and future wife… we like to hear nice stories ...
and if you wish to know about us…. Read:
My Russian Love AffairPS: Can you please add an avatar so to know easily who is the poster?
You don’t have to post your photo…..if you don’t want to. Personally I never had such a problem. Thank you.