EU Settlement Scheme

The deadline for most people to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme was 30 June 2021.

If you or your family are from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, you can still apply if you or a family member were living in the UK by 31 December 2020. You must also either:

  • meet one of the criteria for a later deadline to apply
  • have ‘reasonable grounds’ for not applying by 30 June 2021

You can also apply if you already have pre-settled status, and you’re applying for settled status.

You may be able to stay in the UK without applying - for example, if you’re an Irish citizen, or you already have indefinite leave to enter or remain.

If your application is successful, you’ll get either settled or pre-settled status.

Who can apply?

Information on who is required to apply for pre-settled or settled status can be found on the Gov.uk website. The website also gives information about how you can apply. In some cases an online application may be made but others may have to submit a manual application.

Find out more about the EU settlement scheme

EU Settlement Scheme – help and advice

A new website has been launched by Welsh Government to bring together and promote the range of help on offer for EU citizens living in Wales. Please see link below:

http://www.eusswales.com

Identity verification

You’ll need a compatible phone or tablet if you want to scan your identity document yourself; this can be your own phone or tablet or someone else’s.

If your mobile phone or other device doesn’t have near field communication (NFC) you can make an appointment to bring your ID document to us, where it can be scanned and verified for you. You will then be able to make an application for pre-settled or settled status. 

We will not need to keep your ID document and in most cases you should not be asked to send your passport anywhere else during your application for pre-settled or settled status.

Please note that if you have already submitted your application for pre-settled or settled status then you are required to post your ID document to the Home Office even if you attend the local authority EU Settlement Service. If you have attempted self-service and submitted your application without completing the ID verification process then please contact the Home Office, https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk/y/inside-the-uk/eu-settlement-scheme-settled-and-pre-settled-status

If you satisfy the criteria and wish to book an appointment to use the EU Settlement Service ID VERIFICATION CHECK, please:

What to bring to your appointment

  • your current valid biometric EU, EEA or Swiss passport or a valid Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) for family members of an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen
  • a mobile phone that can receive text messages or a device that can receive email

Only the ID documents listed above can be checked by us. If you do not have one of these ID documents then please click on the link below for your options.

The cost of the EU Settlement Service is £14 (including VAT).

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