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<p>Eligible British citizens who were resident in an EEA country or Switzerland by
31 December 2020 may return to the UK with their close family members until 29 March
2022.</p><p>Family members can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) or for an
EU Settlement Scheme family permit to come to the UK before 29 March 2022. Following
a successful application to the EUSS, they would be eligible for settled status after
five years. The relationship must usually have existed before 1 February 2020 for
family members to be eligible to apply. Full information can be found on GOV.UK:</p><p><a
href="http://www.gov.uk/family-permit/eu-settlement-scheme-family-permit-join-a-british-citizen"
target="_blank">www.gov.uk/family-permit/eu-settlement-scheme-family-permit-join-a-british-citizen</a></p><p>After
29 March 2022, a spouse or partner will need to apply under the UK’s family Immigration
Rules and, if successful, would qualify for settlement in five years. Full details
can be found on GOV.UK here:</p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-fm-family-members"
target="_blank">www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-fm-family-members</a></p>
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