Right to reside

‘Right to reside’ means you have the right to live in the UK.

You have a right to reside in the UK if any of the following is true:

• you have ‘right of abode’ in the UK, if you’re a British citizen
• you’re a citizen of Ireland
• you have pre-settled or settled status through the EU Settlement Scheme
• you have indefinite leave to enter (ILE) or remain in the UK (ILR)
• you’re exempt from immigration control

When you do not have the right to reside

You do not have the right to reside but can stay in the UK while you have one of the following:

• a visa
• a family permit

If you’re a Commonwealth citizen, you may be able to apply to prove you have ‘right of abode’ in the UK.