# The Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 (revoked), Regulation 18A: Issue of a derivative residence card


(1) The Secretary of State must issue a person with a derivative residence card on application and on production of—
(a) a valid identity card issued by an EEA State or a valid passport; and
(b) proof that the applicant has a derivative right of residence under regulation 15A.
(2) On receipt of an application under paragraph (1) the Secretary of State must issue the applicant with a certificate of application as soon as possible.
(3) A derivative residence card issued under paragraph (1) may take the form of a stamp in the applicant’s passport and will be valid until—
(a) a date five years from the date of issue; or
(b) any other date specified by the Secretary of State when issuing the derivative residence card.
(4) A derivative residence card issued under paragraph (1) must be issued ...as soon as practicable.
(5) But this regulation is subject to regulations 20(1) and 20(1A).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1003/regulation/18A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/immigration-european-economic-area-regulations-2006-revoked/regulation-18A
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