Free movement has officially ended for European Economic Area (‘EEA) nationals and their non-EEA family members as of 31 December 2020.

If you’re an EEA national and you wish to bring your family member(s) to the UK after 31 December 2020, you will be required to satisfy the following:

Your relationship with your family member(s) began before 31 December 2020; and

You are still in a relationship with your family member(s) when they apply to join you.

If you are an EU citizen or a family member of an EU Citizen you are required to apply for permanent residence or settled status. You must do this if you wish to apply for British citizenship.