Stay in the UK ('settled status'): step by step

Check what you need to do to stay in the UK if you or your family are from the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.

  1. Step 1 Check if you need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme

    You may need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK.

    1. Check if you need to apply

  2. Step 2 Find out what status you鈥檒l get

    You鈥檒l get settled or pre-settled status depending on how long you鈥檝e been living in the UK. This might affect when you choose to apply.

    1. Find out what you鈥檒l get

  3. Step 3 Check what you鈥檒l need to apply

    1. What you'll need to apply

    Check what you need to do if:

  4. Step 4 Apply

    The deadline for applying for most people was 30 June 2021.

    1. Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme

  5. Step 5 After you've applied

    1. What happens after you鈥檝e applied