EEA nationals and the habitual residence test

As an EEA national you may not have to take the habitual residence test when claiming benefits. Find out about your status whether you have to take the test here.

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EEA nationals - in work or self-employed

Rights of an EEA national in work or self-employed to claim benefits and the habitual residence test.

EEA nationals - jobseekers

Rights of an EEA national looking for work and the habitual residence test.

EEA nationals - former workers

Rights of an EEA national who is a former worker and the habitual residence test.

EEA nationals - family members

Rights of a family member of an EEA national and the habitual residence test.

EEA nationals - students

Rights of an EEA student and the habitual residence test.

EEA (A8) nationals

Rights of an A8 national and the habitual residence test.

Bulgarian and Romanian nationals

Rights of A2 nationals and the habitual residence test.

EEA nationals - other ways to get rights