Workshop helps Guernsey citizens following Brexit

Saturday 07 March 2020

Any EU, EEA or Swiss Nationals in Guernsey, who are yet to register with the EU Settled Status scheme, can go along to a drop in today for help.

The scheme, which has been open since 1 April 2019, will come to a close at the end of the year, but anyone resident in the island before then will have until June 2021 to submit their applications.

It will allow EU, EEA, Swiss Nationals and their families to continue to live and work in the Bailiwick, with ongoing rights to healthcare, work arrangements and public services.

"Now that Brexit has happened, the UK has entered into the transition period and there is more certainty," said Immigration & Nationality Manager, Lorraine Coupland said. "This workshop, which will be in the form of a drop in session, will help us assist those yet to register.

Pictured: The workshop will take place at Beau Sejour.

"We would encourage every employer to publicise the scheme to their staff. The scheme is free and the application process is quick and easy."

Applications are available online via gov.gg/immigration, as well as at a number of different organisations across the island.

Applicants will be asked to submit their valid passport or national identity card. Proof of residence within the Bailiwick will also be required and, with the applicant's permission, this can be confirmed by the Immigration & Nationality team through checks conducted with the Revenue Service and Social Security departments of the States of Guernsey.