To begin with, it is worth noting that the United Kingdom has already outlined proposals for ‘settled status’ for European Union Nationals living in the UK. Settled Status is applied to those ordinarily resident in the UK and also those without any immigration restriction on the length of their stay in the UK. EEA Citizens who have already secured their permanent residency since Brexit, will also be required to register for ‘settled status’. The Settled Status will not apply to those who are exempt from immigration control like Diplomats, those who have a limit on the length of their stay in the UK or those who have a type of British passport that does not give them British Citizenship.
However, this is subject to change depending on the outcome of the Brexit negotiations. At the end of the day, a lot of European citizens remain curious about what the final provisions will be and how it will affect them.
At the moment, there’s no need for panic because EU Nationals currently residing in the United Kingdom have several options to choose from. We encourage you to visit our British Citizenship lawyers in London, Chancery Lane for a free initial consultation before applying for your British Citizenship.