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ARTICLE · 13 OCTOBER 2021

How Apply For Pre-Settled Status With An EUSS Family Permit

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In this post, we explore how to apply for Pre-Settled Status under Appendix EU if you have already been granted an EU Settlement Scheme ("EUSS") Family Permit.

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Elana Kaymer
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In this post, we explore how to apply for Pre-Settled Status under Appendix EU if you have already been granted an EU Settlement Scheme ("EUSS") Family Permit. This will allow you to stay in the UK after your EUSS Family Permit expires, and be eligible to apply for Settled Status after 5 years in the UK.

You might be eligible for an EUSS Family Permit if you are the 'family member' of a relevant EEA citizen, or a Qualifying British citizen. If you do not already hold this permit and are wondering whether you might be eligible, or for more information on how to apply, please see our previous post here.

Entering the UK on an EUSS Family Permit

Once your application for an EUSS Family Permit is approved, you will receive a vignette in your passport. This has a photo of you, a reference number, and the dates of validity. You must enter the UK during the period your EUSS Family Permit is still valid - this is inclusive of the start and end dates displayed on your

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