The EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit allows certain people to enter the UK for work. It may not be something you are familiar with as the rules have changed recently. But, if you live overseas and have family that live and work in the UK, it could mean that you are able to come to the UK for work.
The application is completely free and provides the first step for you to settle permanently in the UK. Alternatively, it can also be a way to come to the UK to work for 6 months whilst spending time with family.
Our team of experts has been looking into this so that we can share our insight and guidance.
Who can apply for an EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit?
You can apply for an EU settlement scheme family permit to come to the UK if you can answer yes to all of the following –
- you are the eligible family member of an EU citizen
- your family relationship began before 31st December 2020
- your family member was living in the UK by 31st December 2020
- your family members is in the UK already, or travelling with you within 6 months of your application
What does the family permit allow you to do?
A family permit makes it easier to travel with your family member to the UK or to join them here. It allows you come to the UK for up to 6 months. Whilst here, you can work and study, and come and go as many times as you want before the permit expires. But for most, it can mean a whole new way of life. Not only can you get to spend time with your family in the UK, you are all able to secure work and earn a salary.
The options for working in the UK right now have never been better. With over 1m vacancies, there’s a lot of opportunities for you when you come over the the UK for work.
Take a look at all of our latest vacancies.
There are no work restrictions on holders of an EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit, meaning you can take up full time, part time or seasonal work whilst in the UK.
What happens when the family permit expires?
The permit is usually paid for 4 or 6 months, depending on when you apply. However, the options available to you when it expires are the same.
You are able to apply to stay in the UK after your family permit expires. If this is something you are keen to do, you usually need o apply within 3 months of arriving in the UK. If your application is successful it means that you will be able to stay in the UK for a further 5 years if you so wish. After the 5 years, you can then apply for settled status, meaning you are free to stay in the UK for as long as you wish.
We are currently working with a number of companies across the UK who are looking for people to jon their company from outside of the UK. So if you have family in the UK and have applied for an EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit, we would love to hear from you.
