Hi, thanks for the reply,

I have reviewed the family visa page and but haven't found a way yet where she would be able to stay and with the right to work etc., which would explain why we don't want to go down the visitor visa route.

Yes, she is a EU citizen.

Fist of all hello as I'm new to this board I think it is easier if I quickly tell you about my situation and then to see if any of you may have an idea. I'm British myself, but i have a girlfriend who lives in Germany. Now as life plays on my first visit, unexpected and unplanned and even with ...