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The deadline for applications to the EU Settlement Scheme has been extended due to high volumes of submissions.

Launched in March 2019, the settlement scheme was drawn up by the Government to allow EU, EEA and Swiss citizens to apply for permission to stay in the UK after Brexit.

The deadline to apply was due to be midnight on 30 June 2021 but has now been extended for people who are joining a family member in the UK who was living in the UK by 31 December 2020, or those who have ‘reasonable grounds’ for being unable to apply by 30 June 2021 - such as suffering from an illness or the victim of domestic abuse.

Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice has been working on behalf of the council to provide support to the high number of EU citizens residing in the district, many of whom need assistance to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme.

Their Immigration Advisor can help residents with their application and navigate them through the identity checks. A translating service is also available.

An appointment can be arranged by completing an online form here or by calling 0808 278 7969.

For more information from central Government, please click here.