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    EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Family Permit & Settled Status

    The EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit enables EEA and non-EEA citizens to travel to the UK to join or accompany a close family member who is a relevant citizen of the UK, Northern Ireland, or the EEA.

     

    Contact ABC Immigration London to book a consultation on 020 4553 8821 for expert advice and personalised support through your application. or complete our enquiry form to discuss your EUSS Family Permit application.

     

    EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit: Join Your Family in the UK

    The EUSS Family Permit allows eligible EEA and non-EEA family members to join their loved ones in the UK, enabling entry, work, study, and travel for up to 6 months.

     

    What is the EUSS Family Permit?

    The EUSS Family Permit is a way for family members of certain EEA or UK citizens to enter and stay in the UK. It is designed to facilitate the reunification of family members with those already settled in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme.

      Eligibility Criteria


      To be eligible for the EUSS Family Permit, you must be a family member of an eligible EEA or UK citizen who meets one of the following criteria:


      • You are a family member (spouse, child, parent, etc.) of an EEA citizen who was residing in the UK by December 31st, 2020.
      • You are a family member of a British citizen with EEA citizenship or dual EU/UK citizenship who was settled in the UK before July 16th, 2012.
      • You are a family member of someone with a retained right of residence in the UK (they lived there before December 31st, 2020).
      • You are a family member of a British citizen who lived with them in the EU before January 1st, 2021 (under the Surinder Singh route).
      • You are a family member of an eligible person from Northern Ireland (Irish, British, or dual citizen born in Northern Ireland, with a parent who had unrestricted residence rights).

      How to Apply


      • Apply online (no application fee and no healthcare surcharge).
      • You must be outside the UK when applying.
      • You may be required to submit biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
      • The permit is valid for either 4 or 6 months.

      Staying Longer in the UK


      • After arriving in the UK, EUSS Family Permit holders can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) for pre-settled status, which will allow them to apply for Settled Status after 5 years of continuous residence in the UK.
      • Application deadline: You must apply for pre-settled status within 3 months of arrival or before your permit expires.
      • If you are already in the UK and need assistance with switching to Settled Status, please contact us for support.

      Need Help?


      • Contact ABC Immigration London for expert immigration advice on the EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit and how to apply for Settled Status.
      • Call us 020 4553 8821 for expert advice and personalised support through your application.
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