You need permission to live in the UK if you're from a country in the EU, European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. The EEA includes EU countries and Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Your options for staying in the UK depend on your situation.
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Changes to the Long Residence RulesIn April 2023, the definition of “lawful residence”for the purpose of settlement on the basis of 10 years long residence was modified to exclude periods spent under immigration bail, as a visitor, short-term student, or seasonal worker.
Contrary to popular belief, you need a visa to move to the UK if you are an American citizen. The only exception to this is that if you are visiting with no long-term plans, you can stay in the UK without a visa for six months – but you cannot work during your visa-free stay.