Introductory text
United Kingdom
Council Decision
of 3 December 1998
on common standards relating to filling in the uniform format for residence permits
(98/701/JHA)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to Joint Action 97/11/JHA of 16 December 1996 concerning a uniform format for residence permitsf1, and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,
Whereas it is necessary to establish common standards relating to filling in the said format, so as to ensure the uniform aspect thereof;
Whereas this Decision does not affect the competence of Member States relating to the recognition of States and territorial entities, as well as of passports and travel documents issued by these States or entities; whereas the attribution of the codes in the Appendix to this Decision is of a purely administrative nature and is without prejudice to the determination of the nationality of third country residents,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: