You can apply for a registration certificate which proves that you have the right to live in the UK under European Community law. However, there are some exceptions.

You will not be able to obtain this if you are any of the following:

•      in the UK for a short visit
•      do not work in the UK and cannot support yourself without public funds
•      have been registered on the Worker Registration Scheme for less than 12 months
•      a Bulgarian or Romanian job-seeker or worker subject to the worker authorisation scheme.

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