Can I Live in the UK with an EU Passport After Brexit?

Learn the updated rules for living in the UK with an EU passport post-Brexit and how the EU Settlement Scheme affects your residency rights.

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Yes, you can live in the UK with an EU passport, but since the UK left the EU, the rules changed. If you moved to the UK before December 31, 2020, you should apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living there. Newcomers must follow the UK's immigration rules, which might involve applying for a visa depending on your purpose for staying.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Do EU citizens need a visa to live in the UK after Brexit? Yes, if you moved to the UK after December 31, 2020, EU citizens generally need to follow UK immigration rules and may need to apply for a visa depending on their purpose of stay.
  2. What is the EU Settlement Scheme? The EU Settlement Scheme is a program that allows EU citizens who lived in the UK before December 31, 2020, to apply for settled or pre-settled status to continue living legally in the country.
  3. Can I move to the UK with an EU passport without restrictions? No, since Brexit, freedom of movement has ended. New arrivals must meet UK immigration requirements, including visa applications tailored to their reason for moving.

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For more detailed guidance, check out our videos on the UK visa application process, Brexit impact on EU citizens, and how to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme to ensure your rights are protected.

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