Free movement with the UK will end on 31 December 2020. From
that date EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members will be
subject to immigration control. This means that from 31 December
2020, they will be asked to prove their status at the border when
entering the UK , as well as to employers, landlords, banks and the
NHS. They will need a visa to stay in the UK for more than 6
months, and to work or study in the UK.
EEA nationals who began their residence in the UK before 31
December 2020 and who have successfully applied to the EU
Settlement Scheme (“EUSS”) will be permitted to
continue residing in the UK on a long term basis.
The Home Office will not make exceptions for EEA nationals who
do not move to the UK before 31 December 2020 and secure their
status under the EUSS. Having Pre-Settled or Settled Status allows
a person to undertake any activities they wish in the UK, including
work, study or be self-sufficient. It is significantly cheaper,
faster and
