If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen living in the UK, some of your family can also apply to come and live in the UK. They can apply for pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme if both: your relationship with your family member started by 31 December 2020 – unless you’re a Swiss citizen.
Can EU passport holders live in UK?
You need permission to live in the UK if you’re from a country in the EU, European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. The EEA includes EU countries and Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
How many EU nationals live in the UK?
3.5 million EU citizens
Comparing EU Settlement Scheme figures with our population estimates. Our latest data, using information from the Annual Population Survey (APS), shows that in mid-2020 there were around 3.5 million EU citizens living in the UK, a lot smaller than the 6 million applications for the EU Settlement Scheme.
Will I need a new passport after Brexit?
Therefore, there is no need to renew a British passport simply because of Brexit. For instance, the expiry date on the passport should be checked. A UK passport must be valid for at least another six months on the starting day of travelling when going to an EU country, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland or Iceland.
Will EU citizens need visa for UK?
EU , EEA and Swiss citizens can travel to the UK for holidays or short trips without needing a visa. You can cross the UK border using a valid passport which should be valid for the whole time you are in the UK .
Will EU citizens need visa for UK after Brexit?
If you’re an EU , EEA or Swiss citizen EU , EEA and Swiss citizens can travel to the UK for holidays or short trips without needing a visa. You will not be able to use an EU , EEA or Swiss national ID card to enter the UK from 1 October 2021 unless you: have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
