EU Settlement Scheme - changes to permitted absences

Changes effective from 16 July 2025 the definition of “continuous qualifying period" to change the position on permitted absences. 

To simplify the assessment of continuous residence, these changes enable a pre-settled status holder to be granted settled status where they have been resident in the UK for at least 30 months in total in the most recent 60-month period. This can be any 30 months within that 60-month period.