Overview You do not need to have to apply for a residence card to prove you can dwell in the Uk unless you're each: from outdoors the European Financial Area (EEA) or Switzerland an extended household member of another person from the EEA or Switzerland If you presently have a residence card it will not be valid right after 31 December 2020. There will be no transform to the rights and standing of EU citizens at present living in the Uk right up until 30 June 2021, or 31 December 2020 if the United kingdom leaves the EU with no a deal . You and your household can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue residing in the Uk. The scheme will open totally by 30 March 2019. Who must presently apply You do not want to apply for a residence card as a relatives member of an EEA or Swiss nationwide, but it can: help you re-enter the country more rapidly and effortlessly if you travel abroad show employers you're allowed to operate in the Uk help demonstrate you qualify for c...