The EU Settlement Scheme

• You are a citizen of the EU, the EEA or Switzerland; or
• A family member of an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen; or
• You began living in the UK by 31 December 2020 or you are joining a family
• member who began living in the UK by 31 December 2020; and
• You satisfy the ‘continuous residence’ test.

Other individuals may also be eligible for Settled Status, depending on the circumstances including those with retained rights of residence, a derivate right to reside or you are an individual with a Zambrano right to reside. The exact requirements you will need to meet depend on your circumstances. We recommend you speak to an immigration lawyer for further advice.

You do not need to apply if you have:

• Indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK
• Irish citizenship (including British and Irish ‘dual citizenship’)
• A Frontier worker permit or you’re eligible for one, as long as you continue to reside outside of the UK while working in the UK.

You cannot apply if you have British Citizenship or are exempt form immigration control.

If you’re from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you can apply from outside the UK if you hold either a valid passport or national identity card with a biometric chip.

If you’re from somewhere else, you can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme fromoutside the UK if you have a UK-issued biometric residence card (if it has not expired).

Otherwise, you will need to apply for an EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit to come to the UK. Once you’re in the UK you can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.

Can I work, study or access the NHS whilst a decision is pending on my application?

Once you’ve applied and received your certificate of application to the EU Settlement Scheme, your rights are protected. This protection will last until you get a decision on your application or the outcome of an administrative review or appeal.

You can use your certificate of application to prove your rights in the UK, for example the right to work, rent, claim benefits, or use NHS services. You can use your certificate of application to prove your rights in the UK.

You can view your certificate online. You will also receive a copy of your certificate in the post or by email, depending on how you applied.