6 million Europeans have applied for UK residency

July 26, 2021

The increase in activity among those wishing to stay in the United Kingdom is associated with the completion of another stage in the severance of the country's ties with the EU.

The increase in activity among those wishing to stay in the United Kingdom is associated with the completion of another stage in the severance of the country's ties with the EU. All foreign citizens who wish to stay in the UK had to submit an application by the end of June.

According to the results of the procedure, the figure amounted to slightly more than 6 million people. Almost 400,000 EU citizens filed documents just one month before the deadline.

What are the benefits of citizens whose applications are approved?

If the decision on the application is positive, the EU citizen receives a special certificate that allows him to:

officially apply for a job;
rent real estate;
receive benefits and healthcare in the UK.

Country's authorities said that they continue to accept applications on an individual basis even after the expiration of the specified period. They will be considered only if the reasons for the delay are substantial.