EU Citizens UK

EU/EEA citizen living in the UK before 31 December 2020

Here is what you need to know about Brexit, the EU Settlement Scheme, your rights, entitlements, and more.

Below you can find answers to some frequently asked questions and topics to help navigate the EUSS:

What is the Withdrawal Agreement and EU Settlement Scheme?

Overview: Who should apply to the EU settlement scheme and what status do I get?

How do I apply for settled status or pre-settled status?

How do I apply late to the EU settlement scheme?

Which family members are covered by the EU Settlement Scheme? 

What are my rights whilst I am waiting for my EU settlement scheme decision?

How does continuous residence work?

I have spent a long time outside the UK because of Covid-19 – how does this affect me?

Moving from pre-settled to settled status – Absences

Moving from pre-settled to settled status – Automation

Can I be granted settled status if I used to live in the UK but moved away before 31 December 2020?

What happens if my EU settlement scheme application is refused?

Can I live outside the UK now I have settled status?

Where can I find regulated immigration advice?

Where can I find further information?

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This site offers information about Brexit, how it may impact you as an EU citizen and your family living in the UK, and what you may need to do next. It summarises key issues and is purely for information purposes and has no legal force. It does not provide any legal interpretation of EU or UK legislation and is not meant to replace specialised legal advice on UK immigration rules.