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I have pre-settled / settled status. Will I be able to use an EHIC card when I visit other EU countries?
Yes, you and your family members (of any nationality including British), will be entitled to use an EHIC card since you are covered by the Withdrawal Agreement. A form of continuing reciprocal…Can I apply to the EU Settlement Scheme from outside the UK?
You can, as long as you can prove you were resident in the UK before 31st December 2020. Please see the government’s…I previously lived in the UK for 5 years before leaving. Can I apply for Settled Status, using those years against my application?
Yes. If you lived in the UK for at least 5 years continuously but you’ve not been continuously away from the UK for more than 5 years since then (see also…I have pre-settled status but I have broken my continuous residence. What shall I do?
If you broke your continuous residence, but were able to return to the UK before 31 December 2020 and you have maintained continuous residence since, you…What do I do if I have to post my documents?
Sometimes the Home Office requests for documents to be sent to them. To ensure your documents are sent and return securely, please follow…How do I change status from Pre-Settled to Settled status?
If you have pre-settled status, you will be able to apply for settled status as soon as you reach your 5 years of…Do children have to apply for settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme?
All children who are not UK citizens, and have a EU parent, will need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme and they have a right of admission to join their parents in the UK. Read more about children…How do I upgrade a BRC issued under the EEA regulations to a BRC issued under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)?
You can no longer get any kind of new biometric residence card (BRC) or biometric residence permit (BRP). The UK Government is making all immigration status digital-only, and from November 2024…I am having problems with the Settlement Scheme app, what can I do?
Please visit Settled’s website for useful steps in dealing with technical difficulties.I have pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme. During the COVID pandemic, I was unable to return to the UK due to travel restrictions, will I lose my pre-settled status?
With pre-settled status, the Home Office previously took the view that your status was deemed to have 'lapsed' (i.e. lost) if you had left the UK for a period of 2 consecutive years before 21 May…Where can I go if I have a problem with my EU Settlement Scheme application?
If you have a problem with your EU Settlement Scheme application, you can contact…Do EU students in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland need to have pre-settled or settled status?
Yes. Although fees for University may be different in Scotland, EU students need to have settled status or pre-settled status. If you arrived in the UK before 31 December 2020, you should have…Where can I watch/rewatch the webinar about EU students’ rights after Brexit?
You can access the recorded webinar on the3million Facebook page or on Youtube, by accessing this…What is happening with the Erasmus+ programme?
The UK will continue to be part of the Erasmus+ until the end of the current programme. The Government has decided not to continue participating in Erasmus+, and is instead creating a new scheme -…Will I be able to work during my studies?
EU students with settled/pre-settled status will see no changes in their right to work in the UK. If you arrived in the UK after 31 December 2020 and are not eligible to apply for settled/pre-…Will EU students have the right to work in the UK after they graduate?
EU students with settled/pre-settled status will see no changes in their right to work in the UK. Those who arrived in the UK after 31 December 2020 and are not eligible to apply for settled/pre-…What does the new Immigration System entail?
On 13 July 2020, the UK Government launched a UK points-based immigration system. These new arrangements will affect workers, students and graduates and visitors who will arrive in the UK from 1…What documents will be required to be able to stay in the UK for a study or work period from 2021?
If you arrived in the UK before 31 December 2020, you should have applied for the EU Settlement Scheme. Your pre-settled or settled status will be used as evidence of your rights in the UK. If you…I have settled/pre-settled status and intend to start a postgraduate degree. Will I be eligible for home fees?
If you are an EU citizen and already hold pre-settled/settled status and meet the relevant eligibility requirements, you will be eligible for home fee status and financial support. If you are…I have pre-settled/settled status and intend to apply to start a university course. Will I be eligible for home fees?
If you are an EU citizen and already hold pre-settled/settled status and meet the relevant eligibility requirements, you will be eligible for home fee status and financial support. If you are…questions about your rights? Learn more