If you have a UK-based family member with pre-settled or settled status, there are various scenarios where, under the EU Settlement Scheme, you would be able to apply to join your family member in the UK. However, this would only be possible if you have at least one of the following:
An EEA or EU Settlement Scheme family permit, for which you would need to apply within three months of your arrival in the UK
A residence card
A valid visa – such as a work, study or family visa
You will not have any of these documents if you only arrived in the UK as a visitor. If you are unable to apply as a joining family member, you will be unable to apply to the EUSS in any capacity.
Therefore, living in the UK would require you to obtain a work, study or family visa. Please make an enquiry with our immigration lawyers to determine whether you are eligible for any of these types of visa.