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Permanent residence certificate needed for EU citizen living in UK 3+years?

Hi there, I'm a EU citizen living in the UK for more than 3 years. I applied for a loan sending an EU application form and after waiting for 2 months, I've been sent a new form from SFEngland to apply as a English student. The form asks for a 'settled status' and after calling SFE they told me I need to contact the Home Office and get a permanent residence certificate or certificate confirming I've got the right to stay in the UK permanently. Do I need that taking into account I'm an EEA citizen? Could I apply as a EU national as the Home Office could take months to proceed the registration form and my Uni can't wait much longer? What's the difference between applying as a EU student and an English student? Thanks everyone for your help! :smile:

Reply 1

Mark Lee - SFE Official Adviser

Official Rep

Hi there,

In regards to applying as a home student, the only evidence our assessors would need would be your ID evidence and confirmation from yourself of your previous 3 years residency history - letter confirming all addresses you've lived at over the 3 years prior to the start of the Academic Year (if you haven't already including this information on the main application form).

Thanks,

Reply 2

GOLEGUBE

Hi Could you plse give me any further details of where it says you only need the letter confirming that some one was staying and/or residing addresses. cause the SFE is confusing me I have been here living with family members and was sometimes working (working evidence available and sent to SFE) also I have provided tests I under went and I during which time the SFE is asking for proof of residency BUT I WAS NOT PAYING NO BILLS AS I WAS STAYING WITH MY FAMILY MEMBERS WHO CAN GIVE ME A LETTER THAT PROOF THAT I WAS LIVING WITH THEM BUT THE SFE IS STILL ASKING ME MORE PROOFS! WHERE SHOULD I GO FROM HERE.
PS; IM A DUTCH NATIONAL AND CURRENTLY FROM JUN 2013 STUDYING AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE AT ST. PATRACKS COLLEGE IN HOLBORN
PLSE HELP IM REALLY CONFUSED

Reply 3

Mark Lee - SFE Official Adviser

Official Rep

Hi there

We have a dedicated line set up which can assist you with your evidence queries based on your personal circumstances. Please call us on 01325 215947 for further assistance.

Thanks

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