 While the Directive 2004/38 requires member states to "facilitate entry" for extended family members, the details are not defined and the Directive does not seem to grant any rights to extended family members.UK regulations state specific criteria for extended family members, including unmarried and same-sex partners.Once an extended family member has been issued with an EEA family permit, Residence Card or Residence Certificate, they are regarded under UK regulations as family members as defined by Regulation 7(3).