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Family member of an European Union citizen (spouse/partner, dependent children (grandchildren etc.) under 21 and parents (grandparents etc.))

European Union family member

  • as understood by the DIRECTIVE 2004/38/EC (Freedom of Movement)

A family member is:

  • the spouse/partner
  • the direct descendants who are under the age of 21
  • the dependent direct relatives in the ascending line

of a European Union citizen (or those of their spouse or partner).