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UK points-based immigration system: employers and EU citizens

Information to prepare employers and EU, EEA and Swiss citizens for the implementation of the UK’s points-based immigration system.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 14 July 2020

On 31 December 2020 free movement between the UK and the European Union (EU) will end and from 1 January 2021, the UK’s points-based immigration system will come into effect.

UK employers and EU citizens will need to adapt to the changes. From January 2021:

• UK employers will need to be a registered sponsor if they want to recruit anyone from outside the UK
• EU, EEA and Swiss citizens planning to live, work or study in the UK will need to apply through the points-based immigration system

This page provides information to help you prepare for the new system.

Employers

• UK points-based immigration system: employer information
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EU students

• UK points-based immigration system: EU student information
  • 7 January 2021
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Published 14 July 2020