Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Remove need to register for EU Settlement Scheme for those in UK for 5+ years

Closed 183 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should remove requirements for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who have been living in the UK for five years or more to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme to retain their rights. Many people have lived most of their lives in the UK and shouldn't need to register to maintain these rights.
We would like the Government to amend arrangements for these citizens who have been here for five years or more and have been living, working and paying tax whilst being here.

Timeline

25 May 2021 Petition opened for signatures
25 Nov 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 183
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 25 May 2021
Closed 25 Nov 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.