Guidance

EU Settlement Scheme: what the EU Settlement Scheme is

Tells HM Passport Office staff how the EU Settlement Scheme affects the British Nationality Act 1981 and passport applications.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 11 June 2025
• Last updated: 24 April 2026
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  1. 24 April 2026

     'EUSS application: UKVI incorrectly considered the customer a British citizen' section updated to make it clear a link will take you to the EUSS checks: outcome reason codes; and to update the email address you must use when you contact UK Visas and Immigration.

  2. 11 June 2025

     First published.

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EU Settlement Scheme: what the EU Settlement Scheme is

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This guidance tells His Majesty’s Passport Office staff:

• what the EU Settlement Scheme is

• how it affects the British Nationality Act 1981 and passport applications

• how to complete an EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) check

• what to do if UK Visas and Immigration incorrectly thought the customer was already a British citizen