EEA Nationals and Family

Any member of the EEA or Switzerland have the right to reside in the UK automatically. However, for family or extended family members that are not EEA nationals, they will be required to apply for a family permit and/or pre-settled status should they wish to apply to remain in the UK as a partner of an EEA national. By applying for pre-settled/settled status, the requirement to establish proof of legal residence and eligibility of work in the UK will be satisfied.

 

If you are an EEA or Swiss national currently settled in the UK, you can apply for your non-EEA or Swiss national family member to remain with you (i.e. if already in the UK) or join you in the UK. For such visas a family member is considered to be:

 

An EEA family permit makes it easier and quicker to enter the UK which without you can be refused entry. The permit is valid for 6 months in which you can leave and enter the UK as many times as you need within that time.

 

If you are an EEA, EU or Swiss citizen, you and your family can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK. The deadline for applying for this scheme is 30th June 2021; however, depending on your circumstances, you may continue living in the UK after 30th June 2021. Please contact us for further advice in relation to this.