Explore Your EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit Opportunities with a Northern Ireland Connection
Key Criteria for Eligibility:
The Northern Ireland resident in your family must be a British, Irish, or dual British and Irish citizen, born in Northern Ireland.
They should have a parent who was a British, Irish, or dual citizen, or legally permitted to stay indefinitely in Northern Ireland at the time of their birth.
It's essential that they have been a UK resident since before 31 December 2020.
They must have either settled or pre-settled status in the UK, or have been eligible for such status by 30 June 2021.
Special Considerations for Non-EU, EEA, or Swiss Nationals:
If you're not from the EU, EEA, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein, you may still be eligible as a family member of a 'specified relevant person of Northern Ireland.'
Your Northern Ireland-based family member should have British or dual British and Irish citizenship (excluding sole Irish citizenship).
At Fard & Co Solicitors, we specialize in navigating the complexities of the EU Settlement Scheme. Our experienced team can provide tailored advice and
assistance, ensuring a smooth application process for those connected to Northern Ireland. Contact us today to explore your options.
FAQs
Eligible family members include spouses, civil partners, unmarried partners, children or grandchildren under 21, dependent children or grandchildren over 21, and dependent parents or grandparents. This also encompasses adopted family members recognized under UK law.
Yes, children or grandchildren under 21, dependent children or grandchildren over 21, and dependent parents or grandparents of the spouse or civil partner can apply.
A ‘specified relevant person of Northern Ireland’ refers to a family member who is a British or dual British and Irish citizen, and not solely an Irish citizen. Relatives of such individuals can apply under certain conditions.
If the family member couldn't return due to 'compelling practical or compassionate' reasons, like illness or COVID-19 restrictions, their relatives may still apply.
Yes, dependent relatives needing personal care for serious health reasons, those under non-legal guardianship, or children under 18 of the family member’s unmarried partner are eligible.
Applicants must provide proof of their family member being an eligible person of Northern Ireland, proof of identity, evidence of relationship and dependency, and, where applicable, evidence of the family member’s residency and status in the UK.
Required documents include a birth certificate or passport of the family member, evidence of a parent's citizenship at the time of their birth, and, if applicable, their EU Settlement Scheme application number or other evidence of their UK residency and status.
Applicants should provide a valid passport or national identity card. Alternative documents may be accepted in compelling circumstances.
Marriage or civil partnership certificates, or proof of a long-term relationship existing by 31 December 2020, are needed. For unmarried partners, evidence of cohabitation and joint responsibilities is required.
Birth certificates and evidence of financial dependency or dependency for health care are required. Additional specifics apply based on the age and circumstances of the dependent.
Evidence of dependency, membership in the household, or need for personal care due to serious health conditions is necessary. The relationship and dependency should be existing as of 31 December 2020 and at the time of application.
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