Resources
This page provides links to resources which may help you to understand the impact of Brexit on your rights as an EU citizen living in the UK. The is a guide about show your immigration status from 01 July 2021. There is information about applying to the EU settlement scheme which you can still do if you can show that you have a good reason for missing the 30 June 2021 deadline.
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EU citizens with pre-settled or settled status : how your close family members can apply to join you in the UK
This leaflet has been written with a specific focus on family members of EU citizens who hold status under the EU Settlement Scheme (or are otherwise eligible to sponsor family members under the Scheme), where the family member does not currently live in the UK.
EU language versions can be found at this link:
https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/2a3a660f-910b-11eb-b85c-01aa75ed71a1
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Brexit What You Need to Know leaflet
In this leaflet you can find information about Brexit, how it may impact you as an EU citizen and your family living in the UK, and what you may need to do next. It is purely for information purposes and has no legal force. It does not provide any legal interpretation of EU or UK legislation and is not meant to replace specialised legal advice on UK immigration rules.
EU language versions can be found at this link:
https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/f84eeda6-7716-11eb-9ac9-01aa75ed71a1/language-en -
Senior EU Citizen living in the UK
In this leaflet you can find information about Brexit, how it may impact you as a senior EU citizen and your family living in the UK, and what you may need to do next. It is purely for information purposes and has no legal force. It does not provide any legal interpretation of EU or UK legislation and is not meant to replace specialised legal advice on UK immigration rules.
EU language versions can be found at this link:
https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/d5c0ac34-b689-11ea-bb7a-01aa75ed71a1 -
Child is an EU citizen or if your child is not an EU citizen but you are
This leaflet has been written with a specific focus on young EU citizens and young persons who are not EU citizens themselves, but who have a family member who is an EU citizen. It complements our general leaflet on the topic of EU citizens living in the United Kingdom. The leaflet is split into three parts: 1. explaining how Brexit affects EU citizens and their family members living in the United Kingdom; 2. establishing whether your child is already British, can become British or needs to apply to the EU settlement scheme; 3. practical information about applying to the EU settlement scheme. This leaflet is purely for information purposes and has no legal force. It does not provide any legal interpretation of EU or British legislation and is not meant to replace specialised legal advice on British immigration rules or nationality legislation.
EU language versions can be found at this link:
https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/4a2a15d0-2e08-11eb-b27b-01aa75ed71a1 -
Non-EU citizen living in the UK with current or past family connection to an EU citizen
This leaflet has been written with a specific focus on non-EU citizens who have a current or former connection to an EU citizen, as a family member. It complements our general leaflet on the topic. This leaflet is purely for information purposes and has no legal force. It does not provide any legal interpretation of EU or UK legislation and is not meant to replace specialised legal advice on UK immigration rules.
EU language versions can be found at this link:
https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/d0c072f4-e355-11ea-ad25-01aa75ed71a1 -
Information for EU/EEA citizen children
This leaflet designed by the Home Office in partnership with the University of London provides information for EU/EEA citizen children.
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/media/livacuk/law/2-research/ecru/EU,Settlement,Scheme,-,Information,for,EU,or,EEA,citizen,children.pdf
Further information and answers to some frequently asked questions can be found here
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/law/research/european-childrens-rights-unit/campaigns/eu-settlement-scheme/?
The Home Office Resources can be found here
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-leaflet
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Proving and updating Immigration Status
This Government Guidance is for people who have:- Successfully applied to the EU Settlement Scheme
- Successfully applied for a UK visa (including permission to stay) using the ID Check app or by visiting a Visa Application Centre
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Right to Work Checks
This Government Guidance outlines employer responsibilities to undertake Right to Work checks including for EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals
https://www.gov.uk/check-job-applicant-right-to-work
Right to work online check: GOV.UK/view-right-to-work
Right to work check guidance: https://www.gov.uk/check-job-applicant-right-to-work -
Right to Rent Checks
This Government Guidance outlines the responsibilities for landlords to undertake right to rent checks including for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens
Right to rent check: GOV.UK/view-right-to-rent
Right to rent check guidance:
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Checking immigration status
This Government Service informs service providers how to check a person's immigration status to prove that they have the right to:- live in the UK
- access services like the NHS
- apply for benefits
- apply for a bank account, loan or credit card in the UK
