The UK Government launched its EU Settlement Scheme on 30 March 2019.
If you are a European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss citizen, you and your family will be able to get either settled or pre-settled status. This will mean that you can continue living in the UK after 31 December 2020, you will have until 30 June 2021 to apply for either settled or pre-settled status.
Further information on who can apply can be found on the Gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families/
Applicants applying online will need a compatible Android phone or tablet if you want to scan your identity documents yourself during the online application process.
There will be no change to current rights under EU Law until the end of the planned implementation period on 31 December 2020.
There will be no charge for this service.
Argyll & Bute Council is one of the Local Authorities supporting EU, EEA and Swiss citizens complete the ID verification part of the process if you do not have a mobile or device with nearfield communication (NFC).
Identity Verification:-
- Applicants MUST NOT start the online application process before they book an appointment with Argyll & Bute Council.
- If your mobile phone or other device does not have near field communication (NFC) you can make an appointment to bring your ID documentation to us, where we will scan and verify it for you - you will then be able to make an application for pre-settled or settled status.
- We will not require to keep your ID Document and in most cases you will not be required to send your passport anywhere else during your application for pre-settled or settled status.
What to bring to your appointment:
- Your current valid biometric EU, EEA or Swiss passport or a valid biometric Residence Permit (BRP) for family members of an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen.
- A mobile phone that can receive text messages or a device that can receive email
- Only the ID Documents above can be checked by us. If you do not have one of these documents then please visit the GOV.UK website (https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families) for further information and options.
Argyll & Bute Council are offering this service in our Helensburgh and Oban Service points initially.
If you wish to book an appointment to use the EU Settlement Service, please contact our Registration Service on 01546 605521 and press the required option to access our Helensburgh or Oban Customer Service point.