European nationals have the rights to move freely in the UK under the free movement principles of the European regulations. Under European regulations, 2006 (EEA Reg), European nationals have the rights of entry or move to the UK just as much as British citizens have rights to enter other European countries. This is called the initial rights of residence. In that period, however, it is expected that they are exercising treaty rights. A way to prove this is through a registration certificate. Note that this is not really important.

EU nationals and their family members have the right to remain and work in the United Kingdom.

The following are the various applications required by the EEA nationals and their family members to make available to the Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration:

• Registration certificate – EEA Nationals
• Permanent Residence – for EEA Nationals
• EEA Family Permit – for family members of an EEA national
• Residence Card – for family members of an EEA national
• Retaining Rights of Residence – for family members of an EEA national after the demise or divorce of/with the European nations.
• Derivative Residence Card as a primary Carer
• Residence Card as an extended family member