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Unsure of your rights as an EU citizen living in Scotland? JustCitizens have written these factsheets to help you better understand your rights to live, work, study and access healthcare, benefits and housing in Scotland.

These factsheets are free for you to download, print and share with others. They are also available in Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian and Spanish.

For more information on the UK Government’s EU Settlement Scheme, the application process, requirements and links to other resources, you can access the Scottish Governments ‘Stay in Scotland’ Toolkit. From here, you can download the ‘Stay in Scotland’ information leaflet in multiple languages. The toolkit also provides some practical suggestions for employers to support their EU employees.

If you have come to Scotland to seek protection and asylum, you can find information on the process of claiming asylum here. This information explains what you’ll get, eligibility and how to claim. Migrant Help also explains the process of claiming asylum – available in multiple languages.

To prepare for your asylum interview (CITIZENS ADVICE) it is advised that you get advice from an immigration specialist.

If your application for asylum has been refused you can appeal the decision (UK GOV). Could put in info about contacting JRS for help/advice on this? It is recommended that you contact a legal advisor as soon as possible.

During the coronavirus pandemic, every person in the United Kingdom can access free healthcare for symptoms of coronavirus (UK GOV), regardless / no matter their immigration status.

For practical information for international students,including opening a bank account and visa issues you can contact the UK Council for International Student Affairs. https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/