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GNIB Stamp 4 v. EU Fam 4

  • 25-04-2008 4:43pm
    #1
    mick72
    Closed Accounts Posts: 65 ✭✭


    Hi,

    does anybody know what's the difference between the two cards apart from the fact that the first one stems from national legislation as opposed to second one which relates to the EU Directive.

    Is there any practical difference between the two cards?



    Thanks


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  • #2
    tonymill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭tonymill


    mick72 wrote: »
    Hi,

    does anybody know what's the difference between the two cards apart from the fact that the first one stems from national legislation as opposed to second one which relates to the EU Directive.

    Is there any practical difference between the two cards?



    Thanks

    Stamp 4 is for non EU family of an Irish Citizen.

    Stamp 4 EU FAM is for family of non Irish (Or dual nationality EU + Irish) EU Citizens who are now in Ireland.

    With Stamp 4 EU FAM on your GNIB card, some EU countries will allow you to enter without a visa, as long as you are accompanied by (Or planning to meet – and can prove it) your EU Citizen family member and have additional proof of your relationship (Marriage Cert etc.).

    Many EU countries do NOT allow this and require a visa. This is because the relevant EU directive (EU38) is a directive and not a law. Some countries (Such as Italy) have brought in the relevant legislation, others have not. I would suggest that if you are considering traveling to an EU country with your Stamp 4 EU FAM card that you check with the relevant embassy and get confirmation in writing. If the confirmation is positive, then bring that with you to show the border officer as some may not be aware.


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