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EU citizens: how has Brexit affected your long term plans?

A European flag flies along with a British Union flag, left, outside Europe House, the European Parliament’s British offices, in London.
A European flag flies along with a British Union flag, left, outside Europe House, the European Parliament’s British offices, in London. Photograph: Matt Dunham/AP

We want to hear from EU citizens on how Brexit has affected them so far.

Recent data suggests Brexit uncertainty has affected numbers moving to the UK, as net annual migration of EU nationals has fallen to 75,000 in the past year, the lowest level since 2012.

The decrease in EU net migration has also been partly driven by a 28,000 increase in the number of EU27 nationals returning home to live in the 12 months to September. At 130,000, this is the highest level of EU emigration from Britain since 2008.

The uncertainty has also seen record numbers attempting to secure their status in the UK. 168,913 permanent residence documents were issued in 2017, and applications for British citizenship from EU27 nationals more than doubled.

We want to hear from EU citizens on practical implications the Brexit vote has had on their lives so far.

Have you changed jobs or moved to a new country as a consequence of the impending end of Britain’s membership? Or, if you have decided to stay, have you or your family been applying for permanent residency or British citizenship?

How has the uncertainty over Britain’s future relationship with the EU affected your life, your work, and the lives of your friends and family?

How to take part

You can share your experiences by filling in the form below. We’ll feature some of your responses in our reporting.

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