EU citizens: Protect your rights by applying to the EU Settlement Scheme

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

EU citizens:        Protect your rights by applying to the EU Settlement Scheme

If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen, you and your family can protect your rights by applying to the EU Settlement Scheme to stay in the UK.

You do not need to apply if you are a British or Irish citizen, or you have indefinite leave to remain or enter.

The EU Settlement Scheme allows you and your family to get the immigration status you need to:

  • continue to live, work and study in the UK
  • access public services like the NHS

The deadline to apply is 30 June 2021.

How to apply

You need to complete a short online application form using a computer, tablet or mobile phone. The application will ask you to:

  • prove your identity
  • prove that you live in the UK
  • declare any criminal convictions

Successful applicants will receive settled status or pre-settled status, depending on how long you have lived in the UK. You will get digital proof of your status through an online service.

Apply and find out more information here: gov.uk/eusettlementscheme

Where to get support

Support is available if you need help with your application: