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Prove your right to live in the UK. Permanent residence documents for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens are no longer valid.
What you can do with a UK residence card, also known as an EEA biometric residence card (BRC), report it lost or stolen, who can order a replacement.
You can no longer apply for a UK residence card, also called an EEA…
Your card has been lost or stolen Email BRCLost@homeoffice.gov.uk…
You need to replace your UK residence card if you plan to travel abroad…
Ways to settle in the UK, indefinite leave to remain (ILR) and routes to British citizenship
You can no longer apply for citizenship with permanent residence status. You might be eligible another way.
The EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens and their families to remain in the UK after it leaves the EU ('Brexit'): who's eligible, how to apply, how much it costs.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a Skilled Worker, T2 or tier 2 visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
There are different ways to apply for indefinite leave to remain (settle in the UK) - check if you're eligible
Prove your right to live in the UK - residence cards, permanent residence cards, derivative residence cards are no longer valid.
How to come back to the UK to live if you were previously settled (given indefinite leave to remain) - find out if you need a Returning Resident visa
Apply to stay in the UK without time restrictions ('indefinite leave to remain') after being in the UK for 10 years - eligibility, documents you need, how to apply, family members.
How UK nationals who plan to live in Spain for more than 3 months must register as a resident and on the padrón at their town hall.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your private life - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in the Czech Republic and how to get one if you do.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Azerbaijan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Denmark, including guidance on residency, passports and travel, and working.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Norway, including guidance on residency, passports and driving.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Bulgaria, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
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