Due to the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement, students who want to retain their current residence status and its benefits such as the student finance or access to NHS, must obtain a Pre-settled status.
If you receive pre-settled status, also known as limited leave to remain or enter, this means you can stay in the UK for a period of 5 years. This will allow you to remain in the UK until you are eligible for settled status, generally once you have lived continuously in the UK for 5 years. Then you can apply for settled status.
How to apply?
You can find all the information about EU Settlement scheme as well as the application process on the official government website.
What documents do I need for the application?
You will have to provide evidence that proves you either lived in the UK within the last 6 months, or that you are currently living in the UK.
You will need the following documents:
- Student status confirmation letter/s with your UK address (letter issued by your university confirming your enrolment)
- Tenancy agreement
- One-way flight ticket to the UK
- Passport
What does the application process look like?
- Download the mobile app “EU Exit: ID Document Check” to verify your identity. The app will guide you through the verification process and allow you to scan your biometric passport. More information.
- You will receive an email with a link to finish your application. Please not, you can finish the application online using your web browser (on mobile or computer), only.
- Do not forget to upload your supporting documents during step 2.
- Within 6-30 days, you will receive a decision via email, including PDF (see example below).
If you have any questions regarding the recommended documents or the application process, do not hesitate to contact UniLink.
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