This page explains the rights European Economic Area (EEA) nationals, Swiss nationals and their families have to come to the United Kingdom to visit live or work.

EEA and Swiss nationals have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. This is called the right of residence. You will only have the right of residence in the United Kingdom if:

• you are an EEA or Swiss national; and
• you are working in the United Kingdom (and have registered or obtained permission from The Home Office if this is required - see Employment section below); or
• you are able to support yourself and your family in the United Kingdom without becoming an unreasonable burden on public funds