Qualified persons with extended right to reside
This section explains the categories of EEA nationals who could be classed as qualified persons. This information may still be useful post-Brexit to help establish if a person was (or is) exercising treaty rights.
EEA Workers
Definition of the term 'worker' and the circumstances when worker status is retained if the person ceases to work.
Self employed persons
The meaning of 'self-employed' for the purposes of the right to reside.
Retired or incapacitated workers
An outline of the right to reside of retired or permanently incapacitated workers and self-employed people and their family members. Also, the position of EEA nationals living in the UK who have ceased work or self-employment in the UK, but are working/self-employed in another EEA state.
Family members of EEA workers and self employed
An overview of the rights of family members of workers and self-employed people.
Last updated: 19 January 2021