Family Permit
A permit given to the non-EU family or extended family member of an EU national exercising or planning to exercise rights of free movement in the UK. The family permit is issued by UK consulates and embassies, and is similar to entry clearance.
FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
The UK Ministry dealing with foreign affairs. It runs UK entry clearance (visa) operations abroad, ‘UKvisas’ jointly with the Home Office.