If I have an Irish passport, and my husband has a U.K. passport, what is the process at the airport. I heard that he can(piggyback). What does this mean.
It basically means he can travel with EU citizens rights, if he travels together with you, but not if he travels alone. You should carry proof of your marriage.
https://www.spanishpropertyinsight.com/2021/04/14/brits-married-to-eu-citizens/
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 11:56am
Kenneth1 wrote on Sun Feb 19, 2023 11:29am:
It basically means he can travel with EU citizens rights, if he travels together with you, but not if he travels alone. You should carry proof of your marriage.
https://www.spanishpropertyinsight.com/2021/04/14/brits-married-to-eu-citizens/
Thank you for that information, do you know if his passport will still have to be stamped at the airport?
I read somewhere on an official link that it shouldn't be stamped. Unfortunately I can't find the link. I'm UK citizen with a Danish resident card and there is never any passport control when I arrive.
campoamor1 wrote on Sun Feb 19, 2023 11:56am:
Thank you for that information, do you know if his passport will still have to be stamped at the airport?
Yes, his passport will be stamped but it won't matter as long as he his travelling with you.
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:50pm
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This link is from an Offical EU websites and therefore more reliable:
https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/non-eu-family/index_en.htm
PeterPan wrote on Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:37pm:
Yes, his passport will be stamped but it won't matter as long as he his travelling with you.
And legally, you both can only stop within the 90 day rule before registering with the authorities.
Steve
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 1:15pm
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On the strength of tebo53's response this is the offical wording from the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland for all Irish citizens:
Staying for longer than three months
All EU citizens who want to stay in Spain for more than three months have to register in person at the Oficina de Extranjeros (Foreigners Office). You will be issued a Certificate of Registration with your name, address, nationality, identity number (NIE) and date of registration. The certificate serves as confirmation that you have registered, but is not recognised by the local authorities as a valid form of identification.
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 12:20pm
I am in the same situation, every time I travel with my Irish wife. I have never been allowed to go in the same queue. I have always had my passport stamped and have asked immigration about the 90 day rule when I travel with my wife. It’s the same answer every time, you are a U.K. citizen and you can stay for 90 days. I hear lots of people talking about different rules when you travel with your EU spouse but I have challenged this dozens of times at Spanish immigration and get the same response every time. If anyone else has had a different answer I would be delighted to hear how. I understand EU citizens can only stay for 90 days also but they do not need to wait another 90 to return, this is the issue I am trying to overcome.
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 1:47pm
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Kevin73 wrote on Tue Feb 21, 2023 12:20pm:
I am in the same situation, every time I travel with my Irish wife. I have never been allowed to go in the same queue. I have always had my passport stamped and have asked immigration about the 90 day rule when I travel with my wife. It’s the same answer every time, you are a U.K. citizen and y...
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...ou can stay for 90 days. I hear lots of people talking about different rules when you travel with your EU spouse but I have challenged this dozens of times at Spanish immigration and get the same response every time. If anyone else has had a different answer I would be delighted to hear how. I understand EU citizens can only stay for 90 days also but they do not need to wait another 90 to return, this is the issue I am trying to overcome.
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