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.
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This guidance tells His Majesty’s Passport Office staff:
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what the EU Settlement Scheme is
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how it affects the British Nationality Act 1981 and passport applications
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how to complete an EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) check
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what to do if UK Visas and Immigration incorrectly thought the customer was already a British citizen
Updates to this page
Published 11 June 2025
Last updated 24 April 2026
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'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.
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