Is the EU settlement status the same as a resident card?

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My wife has eu settlement status, I am a French citizen, we both live and work in the UK.

Can she travel to france with me, without requiring a visa? or will she now need a new visa to travel to France.



Best Answer

No, the EU settlement scheme just also you to live, work and study in the UK. It does not entitle you to visit France or any other EU countries visa free.

More details on the scheme are mentioned on the GOV website.




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Is UK settled status same as permanent residence?

To be eligible for settled status you will need to prove that you have had at least five years continuous residence in the UK. However, if you had permanent residence before applying for settled status then you will not need to prove this. The deadline to apply for settled status is the 31st of June 2021.

Do you get a card with settled status?

After you get your decision letter, you can view your pre-settled or settled status online on GOV.UK. If you're from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you will not get a card showing your pre-settled or settled status - your status is only online.

Is Indefinite Leave to Remain the same as permanent residence?

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is also commonly referred to as 'Permanent Residence'. If you are a foreign national and you are granted Indefinte Leave to Remain, you will have permission to live and work in the UK without restriction.



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