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The spouse, registerred partner and children (up to the age of 21) of an EU citizen (and of their spouse or partner) have the right to obtain a Schengen visa free of charge and with a facilitated procedure.

The applicant shall provide the following documents when submitting their Schengen visa application:

• a valid passport – to prove their identity and nationality
• a document proving family ties with the EU citizen (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate etc.) and dependency (if required)
• proof that the EU citizen is already living in the host country (if they are joining them)
• a declaration that the couple will travel together (if the family member will be accompanying the EU citizen)