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’ll get

   You’ll get settled or pre-settled status depending on how long you’ve been living in the UK. This might affect when you choose to apply.

   1. Find out what you’ll get

3. Step 3: Check what you’ll need to apply

   1. What you'll need to apply

   Check what you need to do if:

   • you’re not a citizen of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland
   • you have ‘indefinite leave to remain’ or ‘permanent residence’
   • you're applying for your child

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’ve applied