Non-UK EU/EEA citizens and their close family members, even outside the EU, who have lived and settled in the UK by 31st December 2020 must apply and register for the FREE EU Settlement Scheme to obtain settled or pre-settled status in order to be able to remain in the UK legally.

This is the equivalent of Indefinite Leave to Remain or Limited Leave to Remain. This status gives rights to certain services and will also be needed if you want your child to have British citizenship or want to naturalise as British yourself. Even if you had Permanent Residence you must apply for EU Settlement Status.

You do not need to apply if you are Irish, a dual EEA/UK national or have Indefinite Leave to Remain stamped into an expired passport and you still live in the UK.

We understand that many people had no idea about this necessity and are late applying for the EU Settlement Scheme. While the deadline passed 30th June 2021, for exceptional circumstances applications can still be made.

Our service, much extended by the Home Office beyond the initial grant funding, consists of advice, support with your application, and help making the application face to face. Our support and help is limited to those who struggle to make the application themselves due of disability, vulnerability, isolation, or homelessness.

Ring us for information and guidance.