How to work in the UK post-Brexit as an EU citizen

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Following the UK’s official exit from the EU at the end of 2020 after a one-year transition period, from 1st January 2021 the ways in which EU citizens are permitted to work there has now changed. This end to free movement of EU citizens to the UK follows as a result of the country’s push for stricter regulations on the workforce permitted to enter from outside its borders.

This article contains all the information necessary to inform, update and prepare those who intend on moving to the UK to work, as well as those EU citizens already residing there.

Point-based system

As a result of the UK’s desire to create a “high wage, high skill, high productivity economy”, the type of workforce now permitted into the country is being closely monitored. The UK has taken inspiration from the likes of Australia, Canada and New Zealand by introducing a point-based system. Using this system, the UK is now able to pick and choose the best applicants to fulfill job roles so being granted residency and rights to work has become much tougher for many.

To successfully apply to live and work in the UK, a total of 70 points must be scored. Set out below are some of the criteria needed and their accompanying points:

  • Speak English at the appropriate level   (10 points)
  • Job at appropriate skill level                  (20 points)
  • Job in a shortage occupation                  (20 points)
  • PhD in subject relevant to the job  (10 points)
  • PhD in STEM subject relevant to the job (20 points)
  • Salary of £23,040-£25,599  (10 points)
  • Salary of £25,599+  (20 points)

Overall, this system favours applicants who have higher-education qualifications, occupy high salary thresholds, work in sectors where there is a noticeable workforce shortage and are able to speak English at the required level. An important thing to note is that applicants must be able to earn a minimum of between £20,480 and £23,039 per annum. However, this salary bracket provides 0 points towards the necessary 70 points for an acceptable application.

Please note, if you an EU citizen who was already living and working in the UK before 31st December 2020 you are not required to go through the point-based system process.

Graduate Scheme

A new route for international graduates who studied at British Universities will be coming into effect in summer 2021. This scheme will allow those graduates the opportunity to work in the UK for up to three years after graduation depending on their qualification level.

Pre-Brexit EU citizens

Depending on the length of time spent working in the UK depends on the routes you can take to remain working there. If you have lived there for more than five years, you are allowed to apply for ‘settled status’ allowing you to live and work there permanently with the ability to apply for eventual citizenship if desired.

If you have lived in the UK for less than five years you must apply for ‘pre-settled status’. This is done through applying to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) and is necessary in order to ensure your rights to remain a UK resident. Please note, this scheme will be ending 30th June 2021.

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Important warning: we recommend that you carefully read the contents of this legal text prior to providing any personal data through the website of Bibielle Global Translations, SL, owner of and responsible for the correct application of the Privacy Policy.
In accordance with the regulations applicable to the protection of personal data, and the new provisions contained in the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter GDPR), directly applicable from 25 May 2018, Bibielle Global Translations, SL informs you of the following:
i. Contact details of the Data Controller: Bibielle Global Translations, SL (hereinafter BBL), with Tax Identification No. B65336885, registered office at Calle Cartagena 241, Barcelona, 08025 Spain, and contact e-mail legal@bbltranslation.eu.

ii. Purposes: Data collected through the contact e-mail address, or service quotation request form, will be incorporated into files owned by BBL with the purpose of handling, managing and responding to your request or contact. The data provided will not be used for purposes other than those for which it was collected.

iii. In addition, and on a voluntary basis, you may provide your consent (by ticking the corresponding box or registration) to us sending commercial communications, by any route and/or electronic means, and keeping you informed about the services which, being similar to the current ones, may interest you, and which BBL offers to its Clients and users under more advantageous conditions, and to carry out market or customer satisfaction surveys.

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