Requested by NL EMN NCP on 20 March Reply requested by 7 April 2014

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1 Ad-Hoc Query on APPLICABLE FEES FOR RESIDENCE PERMITS Requested by NL EMN NCP on 20 March 2014 Reply requested by 7 April 2014 Responses from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and Norway (22 in Total) Disclaimer: The following responses have been provided primarily for the purpose of information exchange among EMN NCPs in the framework of the EMN. The contributing EMN NCPs have provided, to the best of their knowledge, information that is up-to-date, objective and reliable. Note, however, that the information provided does not 1. Background Information On the 8th of April 2014, a hearing will take place at the Council of State, the Highest administrative court of the Netherlands. The Council of State would like to be informed, amongst other things, on the applicable fees for residence permits in other EU Member States. This information is requested in order for the Council of State to be able to determine whether or not the Dutch fees are exaggerated, or disproportionately high. In this regard, I kindly ask you to provide the following information: 1. Directive 2004/114 In your country, if a residence permit was applied for based on the study Directive, what were the applicable fees: 1 of 19

2 a. as per the 1 st of January 2013? b. as per the 1 st of January 2014? 2. Directive 2003/86 a. In your country, if a person applied for a family reunification permit with their spouse who had a regular residence permit, what were the applicable fees: i. as per the 1 st of January 2013? ii. as per the 1 st of January 2014? b. Was the height of the fees influenced by the number of family members applying for a residence permit? If so, could you please specify: i. as per the 1 st of January 2013? ii. as per the 1 st of January 2014? 3. Directive 2003/109 a. How high were the fees in your country if a residence permit was applied for based on the Directive for third-country nationals who are long-term residents? i. as per the 1 st of January 2013? ii. as per the 1 st of January 2014? b. What were the applicable fees in your country if a family member wished to reside with a person who had a permit based on Directive 2003/109 i. as per the 1 st of January 2013? ii. as per the 1 st of January 2014? c. Was the height of the fees influenced by the number of family members wishing to reside with the long-term resident? If so, could you please specify: i. as per the 1 st of January 2013? ii. as per the 1 st of January 2014? d. In your country, what were the applicable fees for extending the validity of a permit for a family member of a long-term resident: i. as per the 1 st of January 2013? ii. as per the 1 st of January 2014? e. In your country, what is the validity of a permit for residence with a third-country national who is a long-term resident? We would very much appreciate your responses by 7 April of 19

3 2. Responses Wider Dissemination? Austria No This EMN NCP has provided a response to the requesting EMN NCP. However, they have requested that it is not disseminated further. Belgium Yes Preliminary comments: In Belgium, applicable fees for residence permits are not differentiated according to: - whether the residence permit is applied for based on Directive 2004/114, Directive 2003/86 or Directive 2003/109 - the number of family members applying for a residence permit - whether it is a first issuance or renewal (extension of validity) of permit Given the above mentioned information, the information provided below is comprehensive rather than differentiated. Amounts notified below relate to manufacturing costs to produce residence permits. Beside manufacturing costs, municipalities, that issue residence permits, may apply local taxes. Municipal taxes are covered by municipal autonomy and therefore differ from one municipality to another. Amounts notified below are applicable as from 1 January On 1 January of each year, amounts are automatically revised based on the variation of the health index. Answer to all questions taken together: Amounts payable by municipalities for issuing the concerned residence permits are as follows: - Standard procedure: 15,20 Euros - Emergency procedure: 116,90 Euros Answer to question 3.e: Currently the residence permit issued to a long-term resident has a validity of 5 years. This duration should soon be increased to 10 years. Sources: - Ministerial Decree from 15 March 2013 (Ministerieel besluit van 15 maart 2013 tot vaststelling van het tarief van de vergoedingen ten laste van de gemeenten voor de uitreiking van de elektronische identiteitskaarten, de elektronische identiteitsdocumenten voor Belgische kinderen onder de twaalf jaar en de kaarten en verblijfsdocumenten, afgeleverd aan vreemde onderdanen). - Immigration Office Study Unit Bulgaria Yes According to Tariff 4 for the fees collected in the Ministry of Interior under the Stamp Duty Act without difference as per the 1 st January 2013 and 1 st January 2014: 1. Directive 2004/114: prolonged residence permit up to one year according to the Law for the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria (LFRB) 500 levs (BGN), card document 45 levs according to the Law on the Bulgarian Personal Documents (LBPD) and administrative fee related to the proceeding of the application for residence permit 10 levs. 3 of 19

4 2. Directive 2003/86: prolonged residence permit up to one year according to LFRB 500 levs, card document 45 levs according to LBPD and administrative fee related to the proceeding of the application for residence permit 10 levs, for each family member regardless of the number of family members applying for a residence permit. 3. Directive 2003/86: a) long-term residence permit for 5 years according to LFRB 1000 levs, card document 45 levs according to LBPD and administrative fee related to the proceeding of the application for residence permit 10 levs; b) and c) prolonged residence permit according to LFRB 500 levs, card document 45 levs according to LBPD and administrative fee related to the proceeding of the application for residence permit 10 levs, for each family member regardless of the number of family members applying for a residence permit. d) the same as in b); e) prolonged residence permit up to 1 year. Czech Republic Yes 1.a CZK (ca. 90 EUR) 1.b CZK 2.a.i CZK 2.a.ii CZK 2.b.i. No 2.b.ii. No 3.a.i CZK / 1000 CZK (ca. 35 EUR) for an underage person (under 15 years of age) 3.a.ii CZK / 1000 CZK for an underage person 3.b.i CZK / 1000 CZK for an underage person 3.b.ii CZK / 1000 CZK for an underage person 3.c.i. No 3.c.ii. No 3.d.i CZK / 1000 CZK for an underage person 3.d.ii CZK / 1000 CZK for an underage person 3.e. Five years (the maximum validity of residence permit biometric card). Estonia Yes In Estonia the state fee for applying residence permit haven t changed since ,91eur 2.a 63,91 eur (30,67 eur while family member is Estonian citizen) 2.b No 4 of 19

5 3.a 63,91 eur 3.b 63,91 eur 3.c No 3.d 63,91 eur 3.e Up to 5 years, but not longer than validity of long-term resident holder s residence permit. An exception is while: 1) If an alien has been issued a temporary residence permit to settle with his or her spouse and has lived at least four years in Estonia on this basis thereof, he or she may be issued a residence permit under the conditions and with the period of validity which are not related to his or her spouse for the purposes of settling with whom the residence permit was issued. (2) An alien who has been issued a temporary residence permit to settle with his or her spouse and their marriage ends before four years have passed as of the issue of a residence permit but his or her obligation to leave Estonia would be clearly too burdensome for him or her, may be issued a residence permit under the conditions and with the period of validity which are not related to his or her spouse for the purposes of settling with whom the residence permit was issued. Finland Yes 1-3. Finland does not distinguish the residence permit fees according to the EU Directives. The fees are as listed in the tables below. The first table shows the fees from 1 st of Jan onwards; the second table the fees until 31 st of Dec e. The residence permit is valid until further notice. Fee for Permit decisions onwards application paper First residence permit (other permits than the ones mentioned below) 455 First residence permit for employed persons or self-employed persons: Employment which requires a partial decision - Other employment - Special expert - Special expert, EU Blue Card - Scientific research - Sports or coaching - Self-employment First residence permit for au pair, trainee, working holiday First residence permit for studies First residence permit, minor applicant * The first residence permit or extension of residence permit submitted to the Finnish * on electronic application 5 of 19

6 Immigration Service by the police Extension of residence permit submitted to the Finnish Immigration Service by the police, minor applicant or student Residence permit for seeking employment submitted to the Finnish Immigration Service by the police Permanent residence permit submitted to the Finnish Immigration Service by the police Registration of the right to reside in Finland submitted to the Finnish Immigration Service by the police Residence card submitted to the Finnish Immigration Service by the police Renewal of a residence permit card 77 - A new residence permit card to replace a lost card 77 - Application to prevent the cancellation of a residence permit Fees for Permit decisions until 31 December 2013 First residence permit (other permits than the ones mentioned below) 425 First residence permit for employed persons or self-employed persons 500 First residence permit for au pair, trainee, working holiday 425 First residence permit for studies 300 First residence permit, minor applicant 200 The first residence permit or extension of residence permit submitted to the Finnish Immigration Service by the police 156 Extension of residence permit submitted to the Finnish Immigration Service by the police, minor applicant or student 116 Residence permit for seeking employment submitted to the Finnish Immigration Service by the police 156 Permanent residence permit submitted to the Finnish Immigration Service by the police 156 Registration of the right to reside in Finland submitted to the Finnish Immigration Service by the police 50 Residence card submitted to the Finnish Immigration Service by the police 114 Renewal of a residence permit card 76 A new residence permit card to replace a lost card 108 Application to prevent the cancellation of a residence permit 100 France Yes In France, the fees for residence permits include a duty stamp of 19 and a specific tax. The amount of the tax varies according to the residence permit considered. The fees described below correspond to first application fees. 6 of 19

7 1a b. The amount of fees did not change between 2013 and a.i a.ii. The amount of fees did not change between 2013 and b. No. 3a.i A third-country national who holds the status of long-term resident in another EU Member State and wishes to stay in France as a visitor, a student, a researcher or to exercise a professional activity has to pay fees corresponding to his/her specific situation: Visitor: 260 Student: 77 Researcher: 260 Employee: 260 Temporary worker: 19 (no applicable tax) Artistic or cultural profession: 260 Commercial, industrial and craft occupation: 260 3a.ii The amount of fees did not change between 2013 and b.i 260 for each individual family member. 3b.ii The amount of fees did not change between 2013 and c. No. 3d.i d.ii The amount of fees did not change between 2013 and e. In France, family members of a third-country national, who holds the status of long-term resident in another EU Member State and is admitted for residence in France, will be granted a private and family life one-year residence permit. Germany Yes 1. a. for a residence permit valid up to 1 year: 100, with longer validity: 110 b. for a residence permit valid up to 1 year: 100, with longer validity: a. i. for a residence permit valid up to 1 year: 100, with longer validity: 110 ii. for a residence permit valid up to 1 year: 100, with longer validity: 110 b. No. The fee is charged for each individual residence title, i.e. for each family member. Persons under the age of 18 only need to pay half of the above fee rates of 19

8 a. i. 135 ii. 135 b. If the family member does not meet the conditions pursuant to Directive 2003/109/EC (for minors: half of the respective amount): i. for a residence permit valid up to 1 year: 100, with longer validity: 110 ii. for a residence permit valid up to 1 year: 100, with longer validity: 110 c. No. The fee is charged for each individual residence title, i.e. for each family member. d. i. for an extension of up to 3 months: 65, for an extension of more than 3 months: 80 ii. for an extension of up to 3 months: 65, for an extension of more than 3 months: 80 e. The duration of a residence permit for the purpose of subsequent immigration of family members shall not be longer than the period of validity of the residence permit of the foreigner who is joined by his or her family members. The permit shall be issued for this time period if the foreigner to be joined by his or her family members has obtained a long-term settlement permit in another Member State and has been issued a residence permit on this basis. However, the residence permit may not exceed the validity of the passport or other travel document of the family member joining the respective foreigner. As a matter of fact, the initial residence permit shall be issued for the duration of at least one year. Hungary Yes 1. a) as per the 1 st of January 2013? (Dutch fee 600, lowered at a later stage to 300) First: 60 EUR (if applied for abroad) / 18,000 HUF (~59 EUR, if applied for on the territory Hungary); renewed/replaced: 10,000 HUF (~33 EUR) b) as per the 1 st of January 2014? (Dutch fee 304) Same as above. 2. a) i. as per the 1 st of January 2013? First permit: 60 EUR (if applied for abroad) / 18,000 HUF (~59 EUR, if applied for on the territory Hungary); renewed/replaced: 10,000 HUF (~33 EUR) ii. as per the 1 st of January 2014? Same as above. b) i. as per the 1 st of January 2013? Each family member needs to submit an application separately 8except for the minor children having the same passport with either of their parents), therefore the total amount of fees depend on the number of family members, yet the fee of an individual application is the same. ii. as per the 1 st of January 2014? Same as above. 3. a) i. as per the 1 st of January 2013? 10,000 HUF (~33 EUR, same for first/renewed/replaced) ii. as per the 1 st of January 2014? Same as above. b) i. as per the 1 st of January 2013? First residence permit: 60 EUR (if applied for abroad) / 18,000 HUF (~59 EUR, if applied for on the territory Hungary); renewed/replaced: 10,000 HUF (~33 EUR). If the family member also applies for an EC long-term residence permit: 8 of 19

9 10,000 HUF (~33 EUR, same for first/renewed/replaced). ii. as per the 1 st of January 2014? Same as above. c) i. as per the 1 st of January 2013? Each family member needs to submit an application separately (except for the minor children having the same passport with either of their parents), therefore the total amount of fees depend on the number of family members, yet the fee of an individual application is the same. ii. as per the 1 st of January 2014? Same as above. d) i. as per the 1 st of January 2013? 10,000 HUF (~33 EUR) ii. as per the 1 st of January 2014? Same as above. e) The maximum validity period is the validity period of the long-term residence permit of the sponsor that is five years, yet the validity period of the family member can be less if e.g. his/her passport has a shorter validity period. Latvia Yes 1.a. study - 71,14 euro, pupil exchange free of charge, unremunerated trainees - 99,60 euro. 1.b. no change 2.a.i. family reunification (spouses) 99,60 euro 2.a.i.i. no change 2.b.i. 2.b.i.i. the number of family members does not influence the height of the fees 3.a.i. long-term residents- 99,60 euro 3.a.i.i. no change 3.b.i. family reunification (spouses of EU long-term residents) - 71,14 euro, minor children free of charge 3.b.i.i. no change 3.c.i. 3.c.i.i. the number of family members does not influence the height of the fees 3.d.i. for the spouse 21,34 euro 3.d.i.i. for the spouse 42,69 euro, for minor children no change 3.e. 5 years Lithuania Yes 1. The fees have remained the same. - Administration fee 300 LTL (87 EUR); - Issuance of a temporary residence permit 100 LTL (29 EUR). 2a. The fees have remained the same. - Administration fee 300 LTL (87 EUR); - Issuance of a temporary residence permit 100 LTL (29 EUR). 2b. No 3a. The fees have remained the same. 9 of 19

10 - Administration fee 150 LTL (43 EUR); - Issuance of a permanent residence permit 100 LTL (29 EUR). 3b. The fees have remained the same. - Administration fee 300 LTL (87 EUR); - Issuance of a temporary residence permit 100 LTL (29 EUR). 3c. No 3d. The fees have remained the same. Temporary residence permit (first 5 years): - Administration fee 300 LTL (87 EUR); - Issuance of a temporary residence permit 100 LTL (29 EUR). Permanent residence permit (after 5 years): - Administration fee 40 LTL (12 EUR); - Issuance of a permanent residence permit 100 LTL (29 EUR) 3e. 5 years Luxembourg Yes 1a. 50 1b. 50 2a.i. 50 per person 2a.ii 50 per person 2b.i No. It was 50 per person 2b.ii No. It is 50 per person. 3a.i 50 3a.ii 50 3b.i 50 per person 3b.ii 50 per person 3c.i No 3c.ii No 3d.i 50 3d.ii 50 3e. In Luxembourg the validity a long-term residence permit is of 5 years. Malta Yes 1a. 25 Euros which covers the period of up to one year 1b. 25 Euros which covers the period of up to one year 2a.i. 25 Euros which covers the period of up to one year 10 of 19

11 2a.ii. 25 Euros which covers the period of up to one year 2b.i. NO 2b.ii. NO 3a.i. 125 Euros which covers the 5 year period 3a.i. 125 Euros which covers the 5 year period 3b.i. 25 Euros which covers the period of up to one year 3b.ii. 25 Euros which covers the period of up to one year 3c.i. No 3c.ii. No 3d.i. Permit extended for one year and the relative fee is 25 Euros 3d.ii. Same as first application: 25 Euros which covers a 1 year period 3e. See answer to question 3a, that is the permit is issued valid for 5 years. Netherlands Yes 1a. 600, lowered at a later stage to 300 1b a.i. 225, after having been lowered with retroactive effect 2a.ii Dutch fee 228 2b.i 225 for family reunification with a spouse for the rest of the family, after this fee having been lowered with retroactive effect 2b.ii 228 for family reunification with a spouse for the rest of the family 3a.i 130, raised to 150 later that year 3a.ii 152 3b.i 130, raised to 150 later that year 3b.ii 152 3c.i 130 / 150 for each individual family member 3c.ii 152 for each individual family member 3d.i 130, raised to 150 later that year 3d.ii 152 3e. In the Netherlands, this can be two years or five, depending on the sponsor s residence permit Poland Yes 1a. 390 PLN (approx. 95 euro) 1b. 390 PLN (approx. 95 euro) 2a.i. 390 PLN (approx. 95 euro) 11 of 19

12 2a.ii 390 PLN (approx. 95 euro) 2b.i No. 2b.ii No. 3a.i 690 PLN (approx. 168 euro) 3a.ii 690 PLN (approx. 168 euro) 3b.i 390 PLN (approx. 95 euro) 3b.ii 390 PLN (approx. 95 euro) 3c.i No. 3c.ii No. 3d.i 390 PLN (approx. 95 euro) 3d.ii 390 PLN (approx. 95 euro) 3e. 2 years. As of 1 st May it will be extended to 3 years. Portugal Yes 1a b (it was updated last March) 2a.i a.ii * 2b. Not applicable. There is a fee reduction of 50% when it refers to minors and an exemption when TCN are from the CPLP countries (except East Timor). 3a.i a.ii * 3b. Please see answer above. 3c. Please see answer 2b. 3d. Not applicable, because Portugal does not have the concept of extension. There is a renewal of the residence permit and in this case the values of 2013 and 2014 are as follows: and *. 3e. In Portugal the validity of the residence permit is identical to the granted to the long-term resident (5 years). Romania Yes 1.a. and b. For both periods Consular fee (according to Government Ordinance 24/1992 on establishing certain public services and taxes provided in Romania) 120 euro Residence permit value (set by the producer according to the effective production costs) 260 RON (approximately Euro [1] ) Extrajudicial stamp duty (according to Law 117/1999 on extrajudicial duty stamps) 5 RON (approximately 1.12 Euro) Total: approximately euro 12 of 19

13 Exceptions Art. 61 (2) Government Emergency Ordinance 194/2002 on aliens regime in Romania: Temporary residence permits for scholars of Romania are issued with exemption from consular fees Bilateral Agreement between General Inspectorate for Immigration and National Company Imprimeria Nationala : - Scholars in undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate system for whom Romania supports all the expenses are exempted from paying the residence permit value - Non-scholars in undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate system for whom Romania supports the Non-scholars in undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate system are exempted from paying the residence permit value - Non-scholars in undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate system who pay the Non-scholars in undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate system in the same conditions as the Romanian students are exempted from paying the residence permit value 2.a.i. and ii. For both periods Consular fee (according to Government Ordinance 24/1992 on establishing certain public services and taxes provided in Romania) 120 euro Residence permit value (set by the producer according to the effective production costs) 260 RON (approximately Euro) Extrajudicial stamp duty (according to Law 117/1999 on extrajudicial duty stamps) 5 RON (approximately 1.12 Euro) Total: approximately euro 2.b.i. No 2.b.ii. No 3.a.i. and ii. For both periods Consular fee (according to Government Ordinance 24/1992 on establishing certain public services and taxes provided in Romania) 120 euro Residence permit value (set by the producer according to the effective production costs) 260 RON (approximately Euro) Extrajudicial stamp duty (according to Law 117/1999 on extrajudicial duty stamps) 5 RON (approximately 1.12 Euro) Total: approximately euro 3.b.i. and ii. For both periods Consular fee (according to Government Ordinance 24/1992 on establishing certain public services and taxes provided in Romania) 120 euro Residence permit value (set by the producer according to the effective production costs) 260 RON (approximately Euro) Extrajudicial stamp duty (according to Law 117/1999 on extrajudicial duty stamps) 5 RON (approximately 1.12 Euro) Total: approximately euro 3.c.i. No 3.c.ii. No 3.d.i. and ii. For both periods Consular fee (according to Government Ordinance 24/1992 on establishing certain public services and taxes provided in Romania) 120 euro Residence permit value (set by the producer according to the effective production costs) 260 RON (approximately Euro) 13 of 19

14 Extrajudicial stamp duty (according to Law 117/1999 on extrajudicial duty stamps) 5 RON (approximately 1.12 Euro) Total: approximately euro 3.e. The temporary residence permit issued to a third country national family member of a long term resident may be valid for one year or for the same period as the long term resident permit of the sponsor, but not more than 5 years [1] Exchange rate: 1 euro = 4,45 RON Slovak Republic Yes 1a. There was no fee for international students applying for the permanent residence permit for the purpose of study. 1b. There was no fee for international students applying for the permanent residence permit for the purpose of study. 2a.i Temporary residence permit for the purpose of the family reunification (at the Foreign Police Department): 132,50 EUR Temporary residence permit for the purpose of the family reunification (at the Diplomatic Mission of the Slovak Republic): 135 EUR 2a.ii Temporary residence permit for the purpose of the family reunification (at the Foreign Police Department): 132,50 EUR Temporary residence permit for the purpose of the family reunification (at the Diplomatic Mission of the Slovak Republic): 135 EUR 2b.i no 2b.ii no 3a.i Application for a long term residence EUR 3a.ii Application for a long term residence EUR 3b.i Application for the residence permit for the purpose of the family reunification (at the Foreign Police Department): 132,50 EUR Application for the residence permit for the purpose of the family reunification (at the Diplomatic Mission of the Slovak Republic): 135 EUR 3b.ii Application for the residence permit for the purpose of the family reunification (at the Foreign Police Department): 132,50 EUR Application for the residence permit for the purpose of the family reunification (at the Diplomatic Mission of the Slovak Republic): 135 EUR 3c.i No 3c.ii No 3d.i Renewal: 66 EUR 3d.ii Renewal: 66 EUR 3e. The time period depends on which family member wishes to reunify: In case of the family reunification of a child under 18 years of age with a third country national who has a permanent residence permit for unlimited time, the child will be granted a permanent residence permit for unlimited time. In case of the family reunification of a child under 18 of age with a third country national who is a spouse of the Slovak citizen with a permanent residence permit, the child will be granted a permanent residence permit for 5 years. Under the Article 27 of the Act on Stay of Aliens, a temporary residence permit may be granted to a third country national who is: o A family member of a third country national with a permanent or temporary residence permit o A relative in a direct ascending line of a person under 18 years of age who has been granted asylum; or 14 of 19

15 o A dependent person under an international treaty (treaty between states which are parties to the North-Atlantic Treaty and other states involved in the Partnership for Peace related to the status of their armed forces) In this case, the following are considered as family members of a third country national: o A spouse, if the married couple is at least 18 years of age o A single child under 18 years of age of a third country national and his/her spouse o His/her single child under 18 years of age o A single child of his/her spouse under 18 years of age o His/her unattended single child over 18 years of age or dependent single child over 18 years of age of his/her spouse who cannot take care of him/herself due to a long-term unfavourable health conditions His/her parent or a parent of his/her spouse who is a dependent on his/her care and lack appropriate family support in the country of origin (does not apply to cases where the third-country national with whom the applicant wishes to reunify has temporary residence in the Slovak Republic for the purpose of study) Slovenia Yes 1a. 66,54 1b. 66,54 Spain Yes 1a b a.i. 11,76 2a.ii. 11,76 2b.i. and 2b.ii; NO, for each family member fee is 11,76 3a.i. 107,15 3a.ii. 107,15 3b.i. 11,76 3b.ii. 11,76 3c.i and 3c.ii. ; NO, for each family member fee is 11,76 3d.i. 107,15 3d.ii. 107,15 3. e. a validity of the long-term residence permit for a third country national is permanent until there is a legal ground for its terminations or abolition. 2a.i a.ii b.NO. 15 of 19

16 3a.i a.ii b.i b.ii c.NO 3d.i d.ii e. In Spain, this can be two years or five, depending on the sponsor s residence permit Sweden Yes 1a Application fee for student residence permits: 1000 SEK / Application fee for family members: 1000 SEK for adults and 500 SEK for children less than 18 years of age. 1b As above 2a i Application fee for residence permit to live with someone in Sweden: 1500 SEK for adults and 750 SEK for children less than 18 years of age. 2a ii As above 2b i No 2b ii No 3a i - Application fee for a Swedish residence permit or long-term resident status in Sweden: 1000 SEK 3a ii As above 3b i Application fee for residence permit in Sweden for the family of those who have long-term resident status: 1000 SEK for adults and 500 SEK for children less than 18 years of age. 3b ii As above 3c i - No 3c ii - No 3d i The same fee as for the first application. 3d ii As above 3e Five years United Kingdom Yes 1a. The UK has not opted into the study Directive (2004/114). Our response is based on a comparable category, Tier 4 study. For a Tier 4 student visa application made overseas, the fee was 289. A Tier 4 extension applied for in the UK was b. The UK has not opted into the study Directive (2004/114). A comparable category is Tier 4 study. For a Tier 4 student visa application made overseas, the fee was 298. A Tier 4 extension applied for in the UK was a.i. The UK has not opted into Directive 2003/86. Our response is based on comparable categories. Different fees apply depending on whether a person is applying as a partner of a settled person or a partner of a temporary migrant in the UK under the Points Based System. 16 of 19

17 For a partner of a settled person, a settlement visa application made overseas, the fee was 826. An extension Leave to Remain application made in the UK was 561. For a partner of a temporary migrant different fees apply depending on which tier of the points based system the partner is in the UK under. For example a Tier 2 skilled worker visa application made overseas was 480. A Tier 2 extension applied for in the UK was a.ii The UK has not opted into Directive 2003/86. Our response is based on comparable categories. Different fees apply depending on whether a person is applying as a partner of a settled person or a partner of a temporary migrant in the UK under the Points Based System. For a partner of a settled person, a settlement visa application made overseas, the fee was 851. An extension Leave to Remain application made in the UK was 578. For a partner of a temporary migrant different fees apply depending on which tier of the points based system the partner is in the UK under. For example a Tier 2 skilled worker visa application made overseas was 494. A Tier 2 extension applied for in the UK was b.i The fees quoted in 2.a.i are for each specific individual included in an application made overseas ( 826 per main applicant and the same fee for each dependant therefore main applicant plus two family members would pay 826 x 3). For applications made in the UK a discount applied for family members applying at the same time per dependant in addition to the 561 main applicant fee. 2b.ii The fees quoted in 2.a.ii are for each specific individual included in an application made overseas ( 851 per main applicant and the same fee for each dependant therefore main applicant plus two family members would pay 851 x 3). For applications made in the UK a discount applied for family members applying at the same time per dependant in addition to the 578 main applicant fee. 3a.i The UK has not opted into Directive 2003/109. Our response is based on comparable categories. An application for indefinite leave to remain in the UK (permanent residence) was 991 3a.ii The UK has not opted into Directive 2003/109. Our response is based on comparable categories. An application for indefinite leave to remain in the UK (permanent residence) was b.i This is not possible as the UK is not opted into the Directive. See also answer 3.c.i. 3b.ii This is not possible as the UK is not opted into the Directive. See also answer 3.c.ii. 3c.i This is not possible as the UK is not opted into the Directive. Based on comparable categories, for applications made in the UK a discount applied for family members applying at the same time the fee was 496 per dependant in addition to the 991 main applicant fee. 3c.ii This is not possible as the UK is not opted into the Directive. Based on comparable categories, for applications made in the UK a discount applied for family members applying at the same time the fee was 788 per dependant in addition to the 1051 main applicant fee. 3d.i This is not possible as the UK is not opted into the Directive. Based on comparable categories, fees for partners and children were as 2.a.i above for applications made overseas, 561 for an extension in the UK. 3d.ii This is not possible as the UK is not opted into the Directive. Based on comparable categories, fees for partners and children were as 2.a.ii above for applications made overseas, 578 for an extension in the UK. 3e. The UK is not opted into the Directive. For information, family members of long-term residents (i.e. settled persons) are granted 2.5 years and can qualify for permanent residence (also known as indefinite leave to remain in the UK) after a minimum 5 years. The length of a residence permit for the partner of a non-settled person varies depending on the route (between 1-5 years). 17 of 19

18 Norway Yes 1. This directive is not included as part of the EEA-agreement or Schengen rules and regulations and is therefor not directly relevant for Norway. For example: Fees for non-eu/eea citizens (generally) who apply for a residence permit as a student, or exchange student or au-pair: a) & b) the fee would be NOK 2500/ 304 Euro (first time application for residence permit and renewal) 2. a. This directive is not included as part of the EEA-agreement or Schengen rules and regulations and is therefor not directly relevant for Norway. For example: Fees for non-eu/eea citizens (generally) who apply for a residence permit for family reunification: i) NOK / 456 Euro (first time application for residence permit and renewal when applied for after expiration of previous permit); NOK 1 100/134 Euro (renewal applied for prior to expiration of previous permit); residence permit for children is free (first time and renewal) ii) NOK /632 Euro (first time application for residence permit and renewal when applied for after expiration of previous permit) NOK 2 500/ 304 Euro (renewal applied for prior to expiration of previous permit); residence permit for children is free (first time and renewal) 2.b. No, the only differentiation is under and over 18 years old. 3.a. This directive is not included as part of the EEA-agreement or Schengen rules and regulations and is therefor not directly relevant for Norway. For example: Norway does not issue this kind of permit. Permanent residents from non-eu/eea countries have to apply according to the ordinary rules for non-eu/eea citizens. Fees for this group (generally) who apply for a residence permit in order to work or run a business have the following fees: i) and ii) NOK 3 000/ 365Euro (first time application for residence permit and renewal) 3.b. This directive is not included as part of the EEA-agreement or Schengen rules and regulations and is therefor not directly relevant for Norway. For example: Fees for non-eu/eea citizens (generally) who apply for a residence permit for family reunification: i) NOK /456 Euro (first time application for residence permit and renewal when applied for after expiration of previous permit); NOK 1 100/134 Euro (renewal applied for prior to expiration of previous permit); residence permit for children is free (first time and renewal) ii) NOK /632 Euro (first time application for residence permit and renewal when applied for after expiration of previous permit) NOK 2 500/304 Euro (renewal applied for prior to expiration of previous permit); residence permit for children is free (first time and renewal) 3. c. This directive is not included as part of the EEA-agreement or Schengen rules and regulations and is therefor not directly relevant for Norway. For example: Fees for non-eu/eea citizens (generally) who apply for a residence permit for family reunification: i) NOK /456 Euro (first time application for residence permit and renewal when applied for after expiration of previous permit); NOK 1 100/134 Euro (renewal applied for prior to expiration of previous permit); residence permit for children is free (first time and renewal) ii) NOK /632 Euro (first time application for residence permit and renewal when applied for after expiration of previous permit) 18 of 19

19 NOK 2 500/304 Euro (renewal applied for prior to expiration of previous permit); residence permit for children is free (first time and renewal) 3.d. This directive is not included as part of the EEA-agreement or Schengen rules and regulations and is therefor not directly relevant for Norway. For example: Fees for non-eu/eea citizens (generally) who apply for a residence permit for family reunification: i) NOK /456 Euro (first time application for residence permit and renewal when applied for after expiration of previous permit); NOK 1 100/ 134 Euro (renewal applied for prior to expiration of previous permit); residence permit for children is free (first time and renewal) ii) NOK / 632 Euro (first time application for residence permit and renewal when applied for after expiration of previous permit) NOK 2 500/304 Euro (renewal applied for prior to expiration of previous permit); residence permit for children is free (first time and renewal) 3.e. Not relevant ************************ 19 of 19