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One million visitors use passport eGates since expansion
One million visitors use passport eGates since expansion
More than one million additional visitors have used the digital border process to enter the UK.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid has today (Friday 5 July) hailed the successful expansion of passport eGates after it was revealed that more than one million additional visitors have used the digital border process to enter the UK.
UK and EU nationals have been able to use eGates to enter the UK since 2008. From 20 May, nationals from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the United States have also been able to use them.
Figures released today reveal that more than one million passengers from these seven countries have already used the system, which has been rolled out as part of a drive to make the UK as welcoming as possible to visitors whilst improving our border security.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid said:
I’m delighted more than o..
Guidance: EU Settlement Scheme caseworker guidance
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EU Settlement Scheme caseworker guidance
EU Settlement Scheme caseworker guidance
Guidance for caseworkers considering applications under the EU Settlement Scheme.
EU Settlement Scheme: EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members EU Settlement Scheme: suitability requirementsEU Settlement Scheme: derivative right to reside (Chen and Ibrahim/Teixeira cases) EU Settlement Scheme: family member of a qualifying British citizen
This guidance tells caseworkers how to consider applications made under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Find out more about the EU Settlement Scheme and how to apply.
Previous versions of this guidance, including those used for the testing phases of the EU Settlement Scheme, can be found on the National Archives website.
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