Croatian family members to UK after 01.07.2013

[simmo]

Brief history - Mrs Simmo is Canadian with ILR in UK, I am British citizen.

Our in-laws are retired in Canada, they are naturalized Canadian citizens. They also hold Croatian passports, having emigrated to Canada some years ago.

I understand that once Croatia accedes to the EU on 1 July this year, the UK will impose work restrictions on Croatians. However, am I correct in assuming that provided they are self-sufficient (retired) and hold medical insurance they can come and go from the UK as they please, staying as long as they like, helping out round the house etc? I take it UKBA would have no issue with this?

Thanks in advance.

[EUsmileWEallsmile]

Brief history - Mrs Simmo is Canadian with ILR in UK, I am British citizen.

Our in-laws are retired in Canada, they are naturalized Canadian citizens. They also hold Croatian passports.

I understand that once Croatia accedes to the EU on 1 July this year, the UK will impose work restrictions on Croatians. However, am I correct in assuming that provided they are self-sufficient (retired) and hold medical insurance they can come and go from the UK as they please

What you propose above would be fine. Prior to three months residence, no restrictions can be imposed; post three months, then EU national would need to be exercising treaty rights - self-sufficient in the case you outline.

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