14 October 2021

The Home Office has published a letter clarifying the rights of EUSS applicants to travel to and from the UK whilst their application to the scheme is pending. The rules depend on whether the application was made before or after the 30 June 2021.

Rules for in-time applicants
EEA citizens and their family members who applied to the EUSS on or before 30 June 2021 (‘in-time applicants’) are advised not to travel to or from the UK until they have been granted a Certificate of Application that confirms they have made a valid in-time application. If an in-time applicant travels to or from the UK without a Certificate of Application, they may face delays at the border. However, they will be admitted into the UK if it can be proven that their application is pending.

Rules for late applicants
EEA citizens and their family members who applied to the EUSS after the 30 June 2021 (‘late applicants’) must not travel to or from the UK until they are in possession of a Certificate of Application confirming that they have made a valid late application. If a late applicant travels to the UK, they may also be required to show evidence that they were a resident in the UK before the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020.

Get in touch
To learn more about forthcoming changes to UK immigration law, see our website, contact your assigned LDI lawyer or email enquiries@lauradevine.com