Dear all,
First, this topic exists from 2020 but since then Brexit has introduced new rules to travel therefore asking current advice.
I am a holder of a F+ card (Indian passport) and my wife is Belgian and we have lived together in Belgium since 2013. Prior to 2020 I always took an EEA Permit (free of charge) to visit the UK but at some point realized this was not needed if I was travelling with my wife then the Covid pandemic hit and post Brexit rules went into effect.
Now looking to visit the UK and see that we do indeed need a permit to visit even if my Belgian wife is with me.
Based on this I have made an application for the permit which itself is free but the application center (TLS) is charging me EUR 120 just to book the appointment which kind of defeats the purpose of having this privilige to travel with a related EU citizen on the permit without any costs.
Anyway, I will pay this fee as I must travel but wanted to hear back on other's experience about this if you have visited the UK lately. Especially if you had to get the permit or were able to pass through immigration controls in the UK with just your residence card and being accompanied by your EU spouse/relative.
Seems it maybe time to apply for the nationality to avoid future hassles of visas.
Looking forward to the comments.
Thank you!
