How do I and my EU/EEA Family Members return to the UK for good? (Surinder Singh Route)

Since 1st January 2021, EU/EEAEEA The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of the 27 EU Member States as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The United Kingdom is not part of the EEA. Citizens no longer have an automatic right to reside in the UK (the exception being Irish Citizens who are covered under the […]

I have my 5 year card and am now eligible for a 10 year card? Can I apply for it now?

It is possible to apply for the 10 year card already, and from our understanding the process uses the same form (make sure that you tick box 35 on the new form post November 2023, previously this was box 32 on the form) . The field is labelled “Inhaber eines Daueraufenthaltsrechts” or “Holder of a […]

Will NI contributions continue to be transferable during/after the transition period?

Under the Withdrawal AgreementWithdrawal Agreement The Withdrawal Agreement sets out the terms of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and provides for a deal on citizens’ rights. It sets out a transition period which lasts until 31 December 2020. During this time you can continue to live, work and study in the EU broadly as you did before 31 January 2020.   […]

If you meet residence criteria in more than one EU country, can you apply for residency in more than one country?

It is possible for a British citizen to fulfil the residence criteria under the Withdrawal AgreementWithdrawal Agreement The Withdrawal Agreement sets out the terms of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and provides for a deal on citizens’ rights. It sets out a transition period which lasts until 31 December 2020. During this time you can continue to live, work […]

Where can I find The Withdrawal Agreement text?

The EU has it here for all to see. On that page are also some explanatory notes. Warning : It is over 500 pages long. If you find that too daunting, our mother group British in Europe has some great guides to the WA