Who needs to apply under the EU settlement scheme

Need to apply

Do not need to apply

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Criminality questions

The online application form has the following questions.

It is important to answer the questions truthfully. Failure to do so may be grounds for refusal.

If you have criminal convictions or fall into any of the categories listed below who would be referred to Immigration Enforcement, you should seek legal advice before you apply.

See Legal advice

The criminality section...

Pre-settled status	Settled status
Limited leave to remain or enter	Unlimited leave to remain or enter
Valid for 5 years, or until you apply for settled status	Valid indefinitely

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If you were granted pre-settled status, you can apply for settled status at any time when you have lived in the UK for five years, as long as it has been at least 70 days since you were granted pre-settled status.

Update your details.

You need to do this if you have changed your:

• mobile phone number
• email address
• name
• identity document

Status under the settlement scheme is digital, no hard copy document or card is issued to most applicants....

If you experience any issues with your application or have any questions about it, you may wish to contact the Settlement Scheme Resolution Centre. They should be able to help with common technical issues experienced by applicants such as:

Trouble verifying email addresses
Invalid links and unavailable pages
Error messages on the application form
Difficulties uploading documents
Being...

These materials support EU, EEA and Swiss citizens applying under the EU Settlement Scheme. They are provided in 26 EU languages, including Welsh and Irish.

Translated materials published by the Home Office

Information from the Home Office regarding the use of your personal information ...