CSI and Good character test

[Koxinga88]

Hi all,
I'm Thomas, a Belgian citizen and I've got settled status in November 2018, during the pilot phase for academics.

Soon I will qualify for British citizenship having lived for 5 continuous years in the UK (+ all other residence criteria being fine), during which I was always employed.

My question is that, previous to the 5 years, I was a PhD student and did not have comprehensive sickness insurance. Would this be considered as unlawful and thus lead me to fail the good character test?

Thanks for your advice!

T

[alterhase58]

Settled Status does not require CSI.

[Koxinga88]

alterhase58 indeed my question is about applying for British Citizenship and not getting settled status, which I already have.

I am asking whether the years I spent as a student in the UK and did not have CSI, would cause me to fail the good character requirements.

Thanks.
EG

[alterhase58]

CSI was/is required for PR applications under EU Regulations - not having CSI didn't make you illegal under Freedom of Movement, just wouldn't qualify you for PR. Settled Status is part of UK immigration law and does not require CSI,therefore unlikely they would query it.
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[Koxinga88]

Thanks, if I understand your reply, CSI has nothing to do with good character requirements.
But what I think it's not clear to EU citizens who apply for citizenship is if the required 5 continuous years of residence are those that you can accumulate under PR (i.e. working or student with CSI) or under "settled status".
I didn't want to risk losing the money and I waited until I had my 5 years of continuous employment.
But was it necessary?