Do you want to get residency in the UK? Until you have to apply and what you have to do. A residence permit in the UK is required for those who want to stay and work there after June 30, 2021 (which is also the deadline to apply for this status).

Based on the application (which is free), if approved, you can obtain permanent or temporary residence status.

If you receive temporary residence status, after 5 years you will be able to apply for permanent residence status.

What rights does your residence status give you

Once obtained, the residence status entitles you to:

• to work in the UK
• to use the National Health System (NHS)
• to enroll in educational programs or to continue your studies
• access public funds, such as state social assistance and pensions, if you are entitled to them
• to travel to and from the UK

How to obtain residence status

In order to apply for a new residence permit in the UK, you need 2 things:

• valid identity card / passport
• proof of uninterrupted residence (Attention! You can apply for temporary establishment status and if you have not lived in the UK for 5 consecutive years)

The application is made online, HERE

Useful advice

1. The application is submitted free of charge, no fees are charged
2. If you have difficulty submitting your application, you can apply online for help HERE
3. You can also request telephone assistance at the following numbers:

Telephone: 0300 123 7379 (if you are in the United Kingdom)

Monday – Friday (except public holidays) between 8:00 and 20:00

Saturday and Sunday, between 9:30 and 16:30

Telephone: +44 (0) 203 080 0010 (if you are outside the United Kingdom)
Monday – Friday (except public holidays) between 8:00 and 20:00
Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30 to 16:30

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The information contained in this material is from official sources, namely the Government of the United Kingdom:

https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families/applying-for-settled-status