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After you've applied to the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office will email you a letter to tell you what status they've given you. This is known as your decision letter. Find out what to do if you disagree with the decision.

If you get settled status, it will be easier to prove your right to live in the UK permanently. You'll also be able to apply for British citizenship if you're eligible. If you get pre-settled status, you can usually switch to settled status after you've lived in the UK for 5 years in a row.

It may take up to a month for complete applications to be processed, if no further information is required, but you may receive a decision quicker.

Settled status gives you proof that you have the right to live in the UK permanently. You can usually apply for British citizenship once you've had settled status for 12 months. Check what you'll need to do to apply for settled status.

When you apply, you can either: scan your document and upload your photo using the ' EU Exit: ID Document Check' app using an Android phone, or an iPhone 7 or above. send your document in the post and upload your photo using the online application form (you can take this yourself)

Settled status gives you proof that you have the right to live in the UK permanently. You can usually apply for British citizenship once you've had settled status for 12 months. Check what you'll need to do to apply for settled status.

Both settled and pre settled status permit holders the rights to live, work and study in the UK. However, pre settled status is limited to a period of five-years, while those with settled status are granted indefinite permission to remain in the UK, and can become eligible for British citizenship.