The scheme is open – you can apply now if you’re eligible.

You can also choose to apply later depending on your circumstances.

The deadline for applying will be 30 June 2021, or 31 December 2020 if the UK leaves the EUwithout a deal.

You can apply using any device, for example, a laptop, Android device or iPhone.

Check what you’ll need before you apply.

Start now

The Home Office will use the personal information you provide to decide whether to grant your application. Find out how the Home Office will process your personal information.

Continue your application

If you’ve already started to apply, you can continue your application.

Who cannot use this service

You cannot use the online service to apply to the scheme if you’re not an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen and you’re applying as:

• the family member of a British citizen you lived with in Switzerland or an EU or EEA country that is not the UK
• the family member of a British citizen who also has EU, EEA or Swiss citizenship and who lived in the UK as an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen before getting British citizenship
• the primary carer of a British, EU, EEA or Swiss citizen
• the child of an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen who used to live and work in the UK, and you’re in education – or you’re the child’s primary carer

Call the EU Settlement Resolution Centre to find out how to apply. You’ll be asked a few questions over the phone before you’re sent the application form.

Fees

It’s free to apply to the scheme.

If you paid a fee when you applied to the EUSettlement Scheme, you’ll get a refund.

Get help

You can get help with your application on the phone or online. The phone number is different if you’re from a local council or another organisation helping others to apply.

Use the EU Settlement Scheme contact form to get help online.

You can get support over the phone or in person if you need help doing things online.