Visitor visa (family) for NONEU family of an EU citizen in the U.K.

[Tairdoh]

Hi,
I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything and I am going to apply through a correct visa route to invite my sister and my niece.
My husband is an EU citizen with a dual Irish/British citizenship and I'm a British citizen. I and my husband would like to invite my NON EU sister and my niece to come to visit us for a month in the U.K. Obviously I am aware that my sister wouldn't qualify for EU Family permit hence I have to look at other option which is a basic visitor visa.
I've already started their application for a visit visa but before I complete and send it off I would like to make sure there's no more suitable visa route for a family of EU nationals.
I'd much appreciate if anyone has more information on it.
Thanks.

[alterhase58]

I understand the visitor visa route is the only route available for "visa nationals" coming to visit - unless visitor's nationality doesn't require a visa (though visa rules still apply on entry).

[Ticktack]

Hi,
I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything and I am going to apply through a correct visa route to invite my sister and my niece.
My husband is an EU citizen with a dual Irish/British citizenship and I'm a British citizen. I and my husband would like to invite my NON EU sister and my niece to come to visit us for a month in the U.K. Obviously I am aware that my sister wouldn't qualify for EU Family permit hence I have to look at other option which is a basic visitor visa.
I've already started their application for a visit visa but before I complete and send it off I would like to make sure there's no more suitable visa route for a family of EU nationals.
I'd much appreciate if anyone has more information on it.
Thanks.

Brexit happened.

EU nationals don't have anymore special categories here. Even the average Joe (EU national) that wasn't here before 30 June 2021, would also need a permit to live here. Maybe in addition, some sort of Electronic Visa in the nearest future as well to visit the UK.

One of the biggest changes is that citizens of EU countries would be required to apply for an electronic visa waiver up to 3 days before travelling to the UK for short trips. They will also have to gain appropriate security clearance and pay an administration fee.

Not for Irish citizens though, if I might add.

[JB007]

One of the biggest changes is that citizens of EU countries would be required to apply for an electronic visa waiver up to 3 days before travelling to the UK for short trips. They will also have to gain appropriate security clearance and pay an administration fee.

Not for Irish citizens though, if I might add.

Yep, the UK is bringing in an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), which will be fully in place by the end of 2024.

As part of our transformation of the border and immigration system, we are introducing a universal ‘permission to travel’ requirement, which will require everyone wishing to travel to the UK (except British and Irish citizens) to seek permission in advance of travel.

Through the Nationality and Borders Bill, to fill the current gap in advance permissions, we will introduce an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme broadly for those passengers visiting the UK or transiting through the UK who do not currently need a visa for short stays, or who do not already have an immigration status prior to travelling.

The scheme will give the UK more control of our borders, allowing us to block threats from entering the UK, whilst also providing individuals, and carriers, with more assurance at an earlier point in time about their ability to travel to the UK.

Similar systems are used by the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand to keep their countries safe and secure.

3.1 Will EEA Citizens require ETAs?

Yes, it is our intention that EEA citizens will be required to obtain an ETA before travelling to the UK.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... -factsheet

[vinny]

Another benefit of Brexit?

[Tairdoh]

Thanks everyone for their response.
As I thought It'd be just a standard visit visa for my sister and my niece but thought to double check that.
Cheers everyone