FAQs - EU spouses and children
I'm a Slovak national who joined my husband (working in Germany) 6 years ago. He died 2 months ago and I have no independent income - my husband's work was our only source of income. The German authorities said I must prove I have sufficient personal resources, but right now I don't. Do I have to return to Slovakia until I find a job?
NO - Under EU law, you can continue to live in Germany without any conditions because you've been living there legally for 5 years.
I'm Norwegian and am moving to Spain with my same-sex husband. How will the Spanish authorities treat him?
He should have no problems with residence in Spain, which recognises same-sex marriages.
However, not all EU countries treat registered same-sex spouses / partners in the same way. In these countries, partner's right to stay is not automatic and will be assessed by the national authorities on a case-by-case basis.
I am Estonian and I came to Germany 3 years ago to live with my Estonian husband working there. We are now divorcing. Does that mean that I will lose my right of residence in Germany?
I'm Hungarian, and moved to Austria 6 years ago to be with my Hungarian husband, who was studying there. Two months ago, he died. The Austrian authorities have told me that to qualify for permanent residence, I must prove I have sufficient resources to support myself (which I don't - we lived from my husband's savings). Are they right?
NO - You can continue to live in Austria because you've been legally resident there for 5 years. Your right of permanent residence is no longer subject to the condition of sufficient resources.