Social Security Citation, commencement and extent 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Social Security (Residence and Presence Requirements) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025. 2 These Regulations come into force on the day after the day on which they are made. 3 These Regulations extend to Scotland only. Amendment of the Early Years Assistance (Best Start Grants) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 2 1 The Early Years Assistance (Best Start Grants) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (4). 2 In paragraph 4 of schedule 2 (residence requirement – pregnancy and baby grant), after sub paragraph (2)(ae), insert— af a person who— i was residing in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories (the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza) or the occupied Golan Heights immediately before 13 June 2025, ii left Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories or the occupied Golan Heights in connection with the escalation of violence between Israel and Iran that began on that date, iii arrived in the United Kingdom on or before 13 December 2025, and iv satisfies one of the following criteria— aa has been granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom under or outside the immigration rules made under section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971, bb has a right of abode in the United Kingdom within the meaning given in section 2 of that Act, or cc does not require leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom in accordance with section 3ZA of that Act, . 3 In paragraph 3 of schedule 3 (residence requirement – early learning grant), after sub-paragraph (2)(ae), insert— af a person who— i was residing in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories (the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza) or the occupied Golan Heights immediately before 13 June 2025, ii left Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories or the occupied Golan Heights in connection with the escalation of violence between Israel and Iran that began on that date, iii arrived in the United Kingdom on or before 13 December 2025, and iv satisfies one of the following criteria— aa has been granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom under or outside the immigration rules made under section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971, bb has a right of abode in the United Kingdom within the meaning given in section 2 of that Act, or cc does not require leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom in accordance with section 3ZA of that Act, . 4 In paragraph 4 of schedule 4 (residence requirement – school-age grant), after sub-paragraph (2)(ae), insert— af a person who— i was residing in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories (the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza) or the occupied Golan Heights immediately before 13 June 2025, ii left Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories or the occupied Golan Heights in connection with the escalation of violence between Israel and Iran that began on that date, iii arrived in the United Kingdom on or before 13 December 2025, and iv satisfies one of the following criteria— aa has been granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom under or outside the immigration rules made under section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971, bb has a right of abode in the United Kingdom within the meaning given in section 2 of that Act, or cc does not require leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom in accordance with section 3ZA of that Act, . Amendment of the Welfare Foods (Best Start Foods) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 3 1 Regulation 9 of the Welfare Foods (Best Start Foods) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (residence requirement) is amended in accordance with paragraph (2). 2 After paragraph (2)(ae), insert— af a person who— i was residing in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories (the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza) or the occupied Golan Heights immediately before 13 June 2025, ii left Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories or the occupied Golan Heights in connection with the escalation of violence between Israel and Iran that began on that date, iii arrived in the United Kingdom on or before 13 December 2025, and iv satisfies one of the following criteria— aa has been granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom under or outside the immigration rules made under section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971, bb has a right of abode in the United Kingdom within the meaning given in section 2 of that Act, or cc does not require leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom in accordance with section 3ZA of that Act, . Amendment of the Carer’s Assistance (Young Carer Grants) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 4 1 Regulation 8 of the Carer’s Assistance (Young Carer Grants) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (conditions relating to residence) is amended in accordance with paragraph (2). 2 After paragraph (2)(ad) insert— ae a person who— i was residing in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories (the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza) or the occupied Golan Heights immediately before 13 June 2025, ii left Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories or the occupied Golan Heights in connection with the escalation of violence between Israel and Iran that began on that date, iii arrived in the United Kingdom on or before 13 December 2025, and iv satisfies one of the following criteria— aa has been granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom under or outside the immigration rules made under section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971, bb has a right of abode in the United Kingdom within the meaning given in section 2 of that Act, or cc does not require leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom in accordance with section 3ZA of that Act, . Amendment of the Disability Assistance for Children and Young People (Scotland) Regulations 2021 5 1 Regulation 5 of the Disability Assistance for Children and Young People (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (residence and presence conditions) is amended in accordance with paragraph (2). 2 In paragraph (10A)— a at the end of sub-paragraph (g), omit “or”, and b after sub-paragraph (h), insert— , i has leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom granted under or outside the immigration rules, has a right of abode in the United Kingdom within the meaning given in section 2 of the Immigration Act 1971 or does not require leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom in accordance with section 3ZA of that Act, where the individual— i was residing in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories (the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza) or the occupied Golan Heights immediately before 13 June 2025, ii left Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories or the occupied Golan Heights in connection with the escalation of violence between Israel and Iran that began on that date, and iii arrived in the United Kingdom on or before 13 December 2025, or j has been granted, or is deemed to have been granted, leave outside the immigration rules. . Amendment of the Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Scotland) Regulations 2022 6 1 Regulation 15 of the Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (residence and presence conditions) is amended in accordance with paragraph (2). 2 In paragraph (7)— a at the end of sub-paragraph (e), omit “or”, and b after sub-paragraph (f), insert— , g has leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom granted under or outside the immigration rules, has a right of abode in the United Kingdom within the meaning given in section 2 of the Immigration Act 1971 or does not require leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom in accordance with section 3ZA of that Act, where the individual— i was residing in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories (the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza) or the occupied Golan Heights immediately before 13 June 2025, ii left Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories or the occupied Golan Heights in connection with the escalation of violence between Israel and Iran that began on that date, and iii arrived in the United Kingdom on or before 13 December 2025, or h has been granted, or is deemed to have been granted, leave outside the immigration rules. . Amendment of the Carer’s Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 7 1 Regulation 6 of the Carer’s Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (residence and presence conditions) is amended in accordance with paragraph (2). 2 In paragraph (8)— a at the end of sub-paragraph (g), omit “or”, and b after sub-paragraph (h), insert— , i has leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom granted under or outside the immigration rules, has a right of abode in the United Kingdom within the meaning given in section 2 of the Immigration Act 1971 or does not require leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom in accordance with section 3ZA of that Act, where the individual— i was residing in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories (the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza) or the occupied Golan Heights immediately before 13 June 2025, ii left Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories or the occupied Golan Heights in connection with the escalation of violence between Israel and Iran that began on that date, and iii arrived in the United Kingdom on or before 13 December 2025, or j has been granted, or is deemed to have been granted, leave outside the immigration rules. . Amendment of the Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024 8 1 Regulation 9 of the Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024 (residence and presence conditions) is amended in accordance with paragraph (2). 2 In paragraph (7)— a at the end of sub-paragraph (d), omit “or”, and b after sub-paragraph (f), insert— , g has leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom granted under or outside the immigration rules, has a right of abode in the United Kingdom within the meaning given in section 2 of the Immigration Act 1971 or does not require leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom in accordance with section 3ZA of that Act, where the individual— i was residing in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories (the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza) or the occupied Golan Heights immediately before 13 June 2025, ii left Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories or the occupied Golan Heights in connection with the escalation of violence between Israel and Iran that began on that date, and iii arrived in the United Kingdom on or before 13 December 2025, or h has been granted, or is deemed to have been granted, leave outside the immigration rules. . Amendment of the Disability Assistance (Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 2025 9 1 Regulation 10 of the Disability Assistance (Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 2025 (residence and presence conditions) is amended in accordance with paragraph (2). 2 In paragraph (7)— a at the end of sub-paragraph (e), omit “or”, and b after sub-paragraph (f), insert— , g has leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom granted under or outside the immigration rules, has a right of abode in the United Kingdom within the meaning given in section 2 of the Immigration Act 1971 or does not require leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom in accordance with section 3ZA of that Act, where the individual— i was residing in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories (the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza) or the occupied Golan Heights immediately before 13 June 2025, ii left Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories or the occupied Golan Heights in connection with the escalation of violence between Israel and Iran that began on that date, and iii arrived in the United Kingdom on or before 13 December 2025, or h has been granted, or is deemed to have been granted, leave outside the immigration rules. . SHIRLEY-ANNE SOMERVILLE A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House Edinburgh 10th September 2025