What is the EU Settlement Scheme and how does it work?
What is the EU settlement scheme? From March 30 2019, people have been able to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme. Anyone currently living in the UK who is an EU citizen need to apply by June 30 2021 to be allowed to stay. But if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the deadline will be December 21, 2020.
Are You a vulnerable citizen applying to the EU Settlement Scheme?
You can get support applying to the EU Settlement Scheme if you’re a vulnerable citizen, for example if you: The deadline to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme was 30 June 2021 for most people.
Who is eligible to apply for the settlement scheme?
The Settlement Scheme opened on 29th March 2019. Anyone who has established residence in the UK by the end of December 2020 is eligible to apply. The UK Withdrawal Agreement includes a six month grace period for applications which means that the final deadline to make an application is the end of June 2021.
How do I apply to settle in the EU?
Contact the EU Settlement Resolution Centre online to find out how to apply. They will usually send you an application form. You must send your completed application form and supporting documents to the Home Office by post.
Who can apply for settlement in the UK?
You may be eligible for settled status before you've been living in the UK for 5 years. Your family member must have been working or self-employed in the UK at the time of their death. They must have been living in the UK by 31 December 2020.
Can I get EU settlement?
The deadline for most people to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme was 30 June 2021. If you or your family are from the EU , Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, you can still apply if you or a family member were living in the UK by 31 December 2020.
Can I apply for EU Settlement Scheme if I am not in UK?
If you weren't in the UK by 31 December 2020 You might be able to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme if you entered the UK with: an EEA or EU Settlement Scheme family permit. a residence card. a valid work, study or family visa.
Can I still apply for EU Settlement Scheme 2022?
You can apply after 29 March 2022 if you can show evidence of 'reasonable grounds' for not returning to the UK by then, such as medical reasons or coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.
What are the documents required for EU Settlement Scheme?
document showing a UK address from a student finance body in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland or from the Student Loans Company. residential mortgage statement or rental agreement and evidence of payment. letter from a registered care home confirming your residence there. employer pension contributions.
How do I prove my 5 year residency UK?
A dated and signed letter from a registered care home confirming the period of residence in the home. Documentation (e.g., an entitlement notification or repayment statement) issued by the student finance body. A dated, addressed council tax bill. Evidence that your employer made pension contributions on your behalf.
Can I live in UK without citizenship?
If you have settled status, you can live and work in the UK permanently - without getting British citizenship. But you can still apply for citizenship if you want to.
Who can get pre settled status?
Who is eligible for pre settled status? You will be eligible for pre settled status if you are resident in the UK by 31 December 2020, in the event of a deal, or by the date the UK leaves the EU without a deal and you have not yet accrued five years' continuous residence.
How long can I stay in the UK as EU citizen?
6 monthsIn most cases you can stay for up to 6 months. You may participate in a wide range of activities including business-related activities such as meetings, events and conferences. You may enter the UK multiple times during that period but you may not live in the UK by means of frequent or successive visits.
How do I get settled status UK 2022?
To get settled status, you only need evidence for 6 months out of every 12 months for 5 years in a row. It doesn't have to be the last 5 years. You can provide evidence for a different 5-year period - as long as you haven't lived outside the UK for 5 years in a row since then.
What is the new deadline for EU Settlement Scheme?
30 June 2021The deadline to apply is 30 June 2021.
How long does it take to apply for EU settled status?
The status you get under the EU Settlement Scheme proves your rights in the UK only. Your documents will be returned to you automatically once the decision has been made - this usually takes between 6 to 8 weeks.
How can I get EU citizenship in UK?
If you're a British national, you could apply for EU citizenship in just five years by moving to Ireland, where no visa or language exam is required.
How can I get EU citizenship?
How to Get European Citizenship?By descent – if you have a family member that can pass on EU citizenship to you.By naturalization – if you lived and worked long enough in an EU country to qualify for citizenship.By investment – if you have enough money to invest in an EU country and receive citizenship.
Can EU citizens still move to the UK?
There are several ways that EU citizens can move to the UK after Brexit for a longer stay, including the following UK visas: EU Settlement Scheme. EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit. UK family visa (such as spouse visa or parent visa)
How can I get EU passport?
There are many ways to get an EU passport, but the most efficient one is through one of the special European residence by investment programs whereby you obtain a residence permit and then apply for permanent residency and European citizenship.
Overview
If you’re from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, you and your family might be able to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to con...
Who can apply
The deadline for most people to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme was 30 June 2021. You can still apply if either: the deadline for you to apply is...
What you’ll get
You’ll be given either: settled status, usually where you’ve lived in the UK for a continuous 5-year period (known as ‘continuous residence’) pre-s...
What you'll need to apply
If you are from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, and you started living in the UK by 31 December 2020 - or you’re applying to...
Switch from pre-settled status to settled status
If you have pre-settled status, you can stay in the UK for a further 5 years from the date you got your status. You must apply to the EU Settlement...
Applying for your child
Each child must have their own application. You can apply for your child or they can apply for themselves. Eligibility Your child may be eligible f...
Applying as the family member of someone from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein
You can apply as the family member of someone from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein if all of the following are true: they sta...
Applying if you're the family member of an eligible person of Northern Ireland
You can apply if you have a family member who is an eligible person of Northern Ireland. You do not have to be from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Ic...
Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme
You can apply using any device, for example, a laptop, Android device or iPhone. Check what you’ll need before you apply. If you have pre-settled s...
If you have permanent residence or indefinite leave to remain
The deadline to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme in most cases was 30 June 2021. In some cases, you can still apply after the deadline. If you hav...
When is the deadline to apply for unemployment in 2021?
The deadline for applying for most people was 30 June 2021. You can still apply if that deadline did not apply to you, or you have ‘reasonable grounds’ for not applying by the deadline. If you’re applying for yourself and your children, make your own application first.
What is a British citizen?
British citizen. child of someone from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein who used to live and work in the UK - the child must be in education in the UK. self-sufficient child from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein. Contact the EU Settlement Resolution Centre online to find out how to apply.
Can a child of a person from the EU live in the UK?
child of someone from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein who used to live and work in the UK - the child must be in education in the UK. Contact the EU Settlement Resolution Centre online to find out how to apply.
When is the deadline to apply for EU settlement?
The deadline for most people to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme was 30 June 2021. If you or your family are from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, you can still apply if you or a family member were living in the UK by 31 December 2020. You must also either:
What do you get after applying for a job?
After you’ve applied, you’ll get a certificate of application. The certificate will explain what you can use it for while you’re waiting for a decision - for example, whether you can use it to prove your right to work in the UK. Check what you’ll need to do once you’ve got a decision on your application.
Is it free to apply for EU settlement?
It’s free to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.
When do you have to apply for settled status in the UK?
You must apply for settled status before your pre-settled status expires to stay in the UK.
How long do you have to live in the US to switch to settled status?
You can switch to settled status as soon as you’ve had 5 years’ continuous residence, or sooner if you’re eligible before 5 years.
When do you have to be living in the UK to die?
Your family member must have been working or self-employed in the UK at the time of their death. They must have been living in the UK by 31 December 2020.
Further information
There are also some national organisations that provide help and support.
Rights of Women
The Rights of Women telephone advice service provides legal advice and assistance to women and girls in England and Wales who have experienced or are at risk of violence. Visit the Rights of Women website to find out what services they offer.
Royal Association for Deaf people
The Royal Association for Deaf people supports deaf people - in particularly those who are deaf from birth or an early age and use sign language to communicate.
Coram
Coram offers support for children in care and young people who have left care.
International Organization for Migration
The International Organization of Migration provides face-to-face support, national outreach programs, IT support and access to equipment, and support via video conference.
When do EU citizens have to apply for settlement?
EU citizens living in the UK by 31st December 2020 are required to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30th June 2021 in order to retain their residence rights. At the moment it is difficult to evaluate how successful the EU Settlement Scheme has been as we don’t know how many people are eligible to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme ...
What are Derivative Right applications and What is the Deadline for making these Applications under the EU Settlement Scheme?
The deadline to apply based on these cases is 30th June 2021. You will have to use a paper application form and cannot use online forms.
What is the Deadline if I have non-EU family members living Overseas?
If you have a non-EU family member who is currently overseas, the deadline for them to apply to join you in the UK is 30th June 2021, so long as you can prove they were your ‘close family member’ before the 31st December 2020. The deadline is 31st December 2025 if you are a Swiss national and you get married or form a civil partnership with a non-EU national after 31st December 2020.
Can I make an Application under the EUSS if I have a Criminal Conviction in the UK or abroad?
According to the Home Office guidance, there is no need to declare spent convictions, cautions or alternatives to prosecution. If you do have criminal convictions, the EUSS application will not necessarily be refused. It depends on the facts of the case.
How to evidence residence?
The Home Office uses an applicant’s National Insurance Number to check HMRC records. In theory if the applicant has been paying NI Contributions (NIC) they will not need to provide further evidence. An automated check will be carried out once the application has been submitted. This should indicate one of the following preliminary results:
What can count as further evidence of residence?
The EUSS Guidance lists ‘preferred’, ‘alternative’ and ‘unacceptable’ evidence. There are some practical limitations on what and how much evidence can be submitted online.
What is the status of non-EU family members of British citizens?
In general, non-EEA family members of British citizens cannot apply under the EUSS and should apply under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. But there are some exceptions as follows:
