EU Settlement Status

EU, EEA, Swiss citizens and their family members who were living in the UK by 31 December 2020 may still be eligible to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.

• The main deadline to apply was 30 June 2021, but exceptions apply for joining family members and those upgrading from pre-settled to settled status.
• If successful, applicants receive either settled or pre-settled status, allowing them to live, work, and access services in the UK.
• Irish citizens and those with indefinite leave to remain do not need to apply.
• Employers can verify status using the Home Office online service with a share code and date of birth.

From 2025, the Home Office introduced automatic conversion of pre-settled status to settled status and other updates. For the latest guidance, visit:

• EU Settlement Scheme: apply
• EU Settlement Scheme status automation