A family permit could be issued for a short visit or to enable the holder to take up residence in the UK. As the document was valid only for six months, a person seeking to enter the UK after that would need to have applied for a new one.
A family permit can grant permission for a brief visit or to establish residence in the United Kingdom. However, this permit is only valid for six months; therefore, individuals needing to enter the UK after its expiration date must apply for a fresh permit.