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Help and advice for EU citizens in Scotland

Last updated
10 March 2021

Scottish Government support for EU citizens

You can read the First Minister's open letter to all EU citizens in Scotland.

It tells how much she values their contribution, urging them to stay. It also gives information on the support available to EU citizens in Scotland.

The Scottish Government has produced a package of support to help EU citizens stay in Scotland. This package of support includes:

  • a guide for EU citizens
  • a guide for employers of EU citizens
  • a factsheet

The government has also committed more than £1 million to supporting EU citizens in Scotland through:

  • factsheets published by JustRight Scotland
  • Citizens Advice Scotland's Advice and Support Service
  • Citizens' Rights Project briefing and outreach events

Citizens Advice Scotland

Citizens Advice Scotland runs a free national helpline as part of the Advice and Support Service. You can get information, advice and support by calling the helpline on 0800 916 9847. Android devices for completing the ID document check can also be accessed through your local Citizens Advice Bureau.

More information about Brexit available from Citizens Advice Scotland.

Citizens' Rights Projects

The Citizens' Rights Project organise online and face-to-face information sessions about the EU Settlement Scheme and EU citizens' rights after Brexit. These sessions are available in different languages and for citizens, employers, local councils, and third sector organisations).

Find information about Citizens' Rights Project events.

They have a team of trained, multilingual advisers that can support people with their EU Settlement Scheme applications.

You can contact them by text message, WhatsApp, or by phoning them on 07518926137. You can also email the Citizens Rights' Project at info@citizensrightsproject.org.

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