Around 77 Council employees will need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme if they wish to remain in the UK after Brexit.

The scheme allows employees that are EU, EEA or Swiss citizens and their families to continue living, working and studying in the UK, and ensures eligibility for:

• Public services, such as healthcare and schools
• Public funds and pensions
• British citizenship, if you meet the requirements and want to apply

Before submitting an application, anyone affected should discuss their intentions to stay in - or leave - the UK with their line manager.

The Council can also offer support if you need to obtain confirmation of residence status from the Home Office. For assistance contact the HR Helpdesk via hrhelpdesk@falkirk.gov.uk.

Who is eligible to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme?

Except in a few cases, you’ll need to apply if:

• You’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen
• Your family member is an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen, but you are not

Family members

The EU Settlement Scheme covers all EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK and their family members. Family members do not need to be from the EU, EEA or Switzerland; they can come from anywhere in the world (referred to as non-EU citizen family members).

Family members of eligible EU, EEA or Swiss citizens

Non-EU citizen family members living in the UK by December 31st, 2020 are eligible to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.

Your close family members that are not living in the UK by that date will be able to join you in the UK under current rules until 29 March 2022, as long as the relationship still exists.  After 29 March 2022, such family members will be able to return to the UK by applying through the applicable UK Immigration Rules. 

Children born or adopted after December 31st, 2020, and future dependents, will also have their rights protected.