A Closed Chapter: The Legacy of the EEA Family Permit and the New Reality for European Families

A Closed Chapter: The Legacy of the EEA Family Permit and the New Reality for European Families

For decades, the principle of free movement across Europe was a cornerstone of life for millions. For families with a mix of European and non-European nationalities, the process of moving to and living in the UK was governed by a straightforward, rights-based system. A search for the eea family permit is often a search for that simpler past—a time when joining your European partner in the UK was a relatively low-cost and clear-cut process.