I realise there are lots of similar posts, but perhaps you could help me with some questions that I cant find the answer to
Me - Irish Citizen
Her - Non-EU Spouse
Currently Living - Outside EU
Have just quit my job and plan to relocate to Malta (I am familiar with the country as visited it many times) - I hope to find a job in the offshore gambling industry, however, we plan to go down the "self-sufficient" route initially
My wife already has a Schengen tourist visa (issued by a 3rd country), we will visit that country FIRST before heading to Malta
The problem we have is that the visa is only for 45 days, and runs out towards the end of the year, but due to previous work commitments we won't arrive in Malta until around 20th December
I have read on other forums, that my wife will automatically receive 90 days, but I am worried due to the date that is specified on the visa
My second concern, is that arriving just a few days before Christmas, that will leave very little time to get registered, and of course we won't have somewhere to live, so will probably have to stay in a hotel for a few weeks.
Can we register using a hotel address? We do have friends in Malta, could we use their address?
My main concern is that arriving with only a few days left on the visa (probably less than 10), will cause problems with the residency application process
Also, one last general question, we obviously won't have a return flight booked for BEFORE the expiry date of the visa, is this likely to be a problem when we first enter the Schengen zone?