SETTLED STATUS (after BREXIT)
Before 30 June 2021, EU, EEA and Swiss citizens (except Irish) and their family members (including Irish) can apply for a settled or pre-settled status to continue living in the UK
Eligibility
- To continue living in the UK after 30 June 2021, the aftermath of legal procedural end of Brexit, EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members can apply for this scheme
- Having lived in the UK on a residence of any type for 5 years, you can apply for a settled status
- If you will not have a full 5 years of residency until 30 June 2021, you can apply for a pre-settled status. Following completion of 5 year residency, you can switch from pre-settled to settled status
- You will need to prove your identity
Fees and Processing
- Applying for this scheme is free
- Application is done online
- You will get a decision almost instantly on most cases
- Exceptional cases require further evidence for proof of status
- 12 Months following the settled status, you can apply for British citizenship
