The EUSS Settled Status is part of the EU Settlement Scheme, designed for EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens (and their families) who lived in the UK before December 31, 2020. It grants permanent residency, allowing individuals to stay in the UK indefinitely, continue working, studying, and access public services.

Applicants need to provide proof of continuous residence in the UK for at least five years. Those with less than five years of residency can apply for pre-settled status, which allows them to stay until they qualify for settled status. This scheme supports those wishing to secure their long-term future in the UK post-Brexit.