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Don't live in UK anymore but have 5 years continuous residence
Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 11:42 pm
by opzigbag
I'm a German national who lived in the UK for 15 years, studying and then working. I left about 5 years ago and now live in Germany. I have been back to the UK on holiday at least once a year since then. Are there any options for people like me who don't currently live there but have put in the 5 years? Is it possible to get settled status using a friend's address? It seems unfair after brexit that I will not be able to return to work if I choose to.
Re: Don't live in UK anymore but have 5 years continuous residence
Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2019 8:10 am
by Casa
Your PR is now invalid due to your long absence from the UK.
Re: Don't live in UK anymore but have 5 years continuous residence
Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2019 12:36 pm
by Obie
For the purpose of the Settled scheme, an absence of under 5 years does not break your residence rights for settled status.
Provided you have never been out of the UK for a complete period of 5 years, and not even visited during that intervening 5 years, you will qualify for settled status.
I do agree with the previous contributor that you have indeed lost your Permanent Residence status, but all may not be done with the Settlement scheme.
Re: Don't live in UK anymore but have 5 years continuous residence
Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2019 1:52 pm
by opzigbag
Thanks so much both of you. What if it's been just over 5 years? What kind of proof do I need to provide?
So Obie, you're saying it's possible to apply even if I don't currently live in the UK? Using a friend's address?
Re: Don't live in UK anymore but have 5 years continuous residence
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 4:52 pm
by opzigbag
Could anyone get back to me regarding my last two queries? Keen to get this Settled Status sorted if possible.