Originally Posted by
JoostvD
Are you saying the OP doesn't need a residence permit?
As AlanW has correctly said - the OP does need a residence permit, but getting a residence permit is not an issue as the OP is covered by EU Free Movement Rights.
Getting a residence permit is a mere formality in the OP's situation.
The document that explains it all is EU Directive EU Directive 2004/38/EC.