Europeans and their Dependants

The European Economic Area (EEA) includes thirty countries. Nationals of the old EEA and Switzerland are automatically able to work in the UK without restriction. If you are a national of an A8 country, and wish to work in the UK you need to apply under the Worker Registration Scheme (WRS). If you are a national of an A2 country and you wish to work or study, you must apply for permission, and be issued with a Registration Certificate or Accession Worker Card before you commence either your work or studies.

If you are an EU national excercising treaty rights in the UK you may be able to bring your family to the UK. People who are married to, or in a civil partnership with an EU citizen are eligible to apply for an EEA Family Permit. Unmarried partners, fiancés, and fiancées also have entitlements. Applying for an EEA residence permit entitles EEA nationals and dependants of EEA nationals to the right of residence.

ECAA Agreement

This category is based on the European Union's agreement with Turkey (the ECAA Agreement, commonly known as the Ankara agreement). This was made in 1973 and allows Turkish nationals to set-up and run a business or businesses in the UK.