Independent Monitoring Authority
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The IMA is an independent body which makes sure the rights of EU and EEA EFTA citizens are upheld by public bodies in the UK and Gibraltar.
The IMA welcomes clarification from the UK Home Office that EU and EEA EFTA citizens with a pending EUSS application will be able to travel when the new Electronic Travel Authorisation system is enforced in February 2026.
Read more: https://orlo.uk/enf6i
Read more: https://orlo.uk/enf6i
December 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The IMA welcomes clarification from the UK Home Office that EU and EEA EFTA citizens with a pending EUSS application will be able to travel when the new Electronic Travel Authorisation system is enforced in February 2026.
Read more: https://orlo.uk/enf6i
Read more: https://orlo.uk/enf6i
Travelling this Christmas? The IMA Insights series is for EU and EEA EFTA citizens and their family members.
Our first edition focuses on travel and includes key information to help you understand your rights when entering and exiting the UK.
Full issue: https://orlo.uk/SsgBA
Our first edition focuses on travel and includes key information to help you understand your rights when entering and exiting the UK.
Full issue: https://orlo.uk/SsgBA
December 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Travelling this Christmas? The IMA Insights series is for EU and EEA EFTA citizens and their family members.
Our first edition focuses on travel and includes key information to help you understand your rights when entering and exiting the UK.
Full issue: https://orlo.uk/SsgBA
Our first edition focuses on travel and includes key information to help you understand your rights when entering and exiting the UK.
Full issue: https://orlo.uk/SsgBA
As we mark our five year anniversary, we reflect on the EU Settlement Scheme and how it has evolved.
Read the full report here: https://orlo.uk/TF3Vf
Read the full report here: https://orlo.uk/TF3Vf
December 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
As we mark our five year anniversary, we reflect on the EU Settlement Scheme and how it has evolved.
Read the full report here: https://orlo.uk/TF3Vf
Read the full report here: https://orlo.uk/TF3Vf
Did you know that EU nationals working in the UK contribute an estimated £12.8 billion taxes annually to our public services.?
The IMA champions their rights. We mind the gap.
The IMA champions their rights. We mind the gap.
December 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Did you know that EU nationals working in the UK contribute an estimated £12.8 billion taxes annually to our public services.?
The IMA champions their rights. We mind the gap.
The IMA champions their rights. We mind the gap.
Did you know that there are 225,000 EU nationals working in public services across the UK?
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies. We mind the gap.
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies. We mind the gap.
December 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Did you know that there are 225,000 EU nationals working in public services across the UK?
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies. We mind the gap.
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies. We mind the gap.
Did you know that 7.2% of the UK's workforce are EU nationals?
The IMA helps uphold their rights. We mind the gap.
The IMA helps uphold their rights. We mind the gap.
December 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Did you know that 7.2% of the UK's workforce are EU nationals?
The IMA helps uphold their rights. We mind the gap.
The IMA helps uphold their rights. We mind the gap.
Did you know that 28,375 EU citizens are currently working and studying in UK universities?
The IMA works to ensure their rights are respected. We mind the gap.
The IMA works to ensure their rights are respected. We mind the gap.
December 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Did you know that 28,375 EU citizens are currently working and studying in UK universities?
The IMA works to ensure their rights are respected. We mind the gap.
The IMA works to ensure their rights are respected. We mind the gap.
Did you know that 10.7% of the UK's hospitality workforce are EU nationals?
The IMA stands up for their rights. We mind the gap.
The IMA stands up for their rights. We mind the gap.
December 16, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Did you know that 10.7% of the UK's hospitality workforce are EU nationals?
The IMA stands up for their rights. We mind the gap.
The IMA stands up for their rights. We mind the gap.
Did you know that there are more than 700,000 EU nationals working in London?
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies. We mind the gap.
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies. We mind the gap.
December 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Did you know that there are more than 700,000 EU nationals working in London?
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies. We mind the gap.
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies. We mind the gap.
Did you know over 15,000 EU nationals are pursuing postgraduate studies in the UK right now? They're advancing knowledge in fields from medicine to engineering.
The IMA ensures their rights are protected. We mind the gap.
The IMA ensures their rights are protected. We mind the gap.
December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Did you know over 15,000 EU nationals are pursuing postgraduate studies in the UK right now? They're advancing knowledge in fields from medicine to engineering.
The IMA ensures their rights are protected. We mind the gap.
The IMA ensures their rights are protected. We mind the gap.
With a workforce of 2.3 million, EU citizens working in the UK contribute an estimated £2.5 billion taxes annually to our public services.
The IMA champions their rights. We mind the gap.
This is Pedro’s story – #IMACitizen
The IMA champions their rights. We mind the gap.
This is Pedro’s story – #IMACitizen
December 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
With a workforce of 2.3 million, EU citizens working in the UK contribute an estimated £2.5 billion taxes annually to our public services.
The IMA champions their rights. We mind the gap.
This is Pedro’s story – #IMACitizen
The IMA champions their rights. We mind the gap.
This is Pedro’s story – #IMACitizen
In Gibraltar, thousands of EU workers contribute daily to the community, representing 28 different nations.
The IMA ensures public bodies uphold their rights. We mind the gap.
The IMA ensures public bodies uphold their rights. We mind the gap.
December 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In Gibraltar, thousands of EU workers contribute daily to the community, representing 28 different nations.
The IMA ensures public bodies uphold their rights. We mind the gap.
The IMA ensures public bodies uphold their rights. We mind the gap.
28,375 EU citizens are currently working and studying in UK universities, bringing fresh perspectives to our campuses and contributing to world-leading research.
The IMA works to ensure their rights are respected. We mind the gap.
This is Cesare’s story – #IMACitizen
The IMA works to ensure their rights are respected. We mind the gap.
This is Cesare’s story – #IMACitizen
December 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
28,375 EU citizens are currently working and studying in UK universities, bringing fresh perspectives to our campuses and contributing to world-leading research.
The IMA works to ensure their rights are respected. We mind the gap.
This is Cesare’s story – #IMACitizen
The IMA works to ensure their rights are respected. We mind the gap.
This is Cesare’s story – #IMACitizen
Did you know there are 225,000 EU nationals working in public services including health and social care across the UK?
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies.
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies.
December 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Did you know there are 225,000 EU nationals working in public services including health and social care across the UK?
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies.
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies.
10.7% of the UK's hospitality workforce are EU citizens – serving our communities every day. They're the faces behind our favourite restaurants, hotels, and cafes.
The IMA stands up for their rights. We mind the gap.
This is Lizaria’s story – #IMACitizen
The IMA stands up for their rights. We mind the gap.
This is Lizaria’s story – #IMACitizen
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
10.7% of the UK's hospitality workforce are EU citizens – serving our communities every day. They're the faces behind our favourite restaurants, hotels, and cafes.
The IMA stands up for their rights. We mind the gap.
This is Lizaria’s story – #IMACitizen
The IMA stands up for their rights. We mind the gap.
This is Lizaria’s story – #IMACitizen
Are you an EU or EEA EFTA citizen planning to travel this Christmas? The first issue of IMA Insights includes practical tips and checklists to help you understand your rights when entering and exiting the UK. Read the full issue: https://orlo.uk/Ua62i
December 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Are you an EU or EEA EFTA citizen planning to travel this Christmas? The first issue of IMA Insights includes practical tips and checklists to help you understand your rights when entering and exiting the UK. Read the full issue: https://orlo.uk/Ua62i
28,375 EU citizens are currently working and studying in UK universities, bringing fresh perspectives to our campuses and contributing to world-leading research.
The IMA works to ensure their rights are respected. We mind the gap.
This is Alex’s story – #IMACitizen
The IMA works to ensure their rights are respected. We mind the gap.
This is Alex’s story – #IMACitizen
December 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
28,375 EU citizens are currently working and studying in UK universities, bringing fresh perspectives to our campuses and contributing to world-leading research.
The IMA works to ensure their rights are respected. We mind the gap.
This is Alex’s story – #IMACitizen
The IMA works to ensure their rights are respected. We mind the gap.
This is Alex’s story – #IMACitizen
Did you know that over 152,000 EU citizens are shaping young minds as educators in schools in England?
The IMA protects the rights of EU nationals in Britain. We mind the gap.
The IMA protects the rights of EU nationals in Britain. We mind the gap.
December 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Did you know that over 152,000 EU citizens are shaping young minds as educators in schools in England?
The IMA protects the rights of EU nationals in Britain. We mind the gap.
The IMA protects the rights of EU nationals in Britain. We mind the gap.
7.2% of the UK's workforce are EU citizens – that's 2.3 million people contributing their skills, energy and talent to every corner of our country. They're our colleagues, our neighbours, our friends. The IMA helps uphold their rights. We mind the gap. This is Tobias’ story – #IMACitizen
December 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
7.2% of the UK's workforce are EU citizens – that's 2.3 million people contributing their skills, energy and talent to every corner of our country. They're our colleagues, our neighbours, our friends. The IMA helps uphold their rights. We mind the gap. This is Tobias’ story – #IMACitizen
Tänään on Suomen itsenäisyyspäivä!
31. maaliskuuta 2025 Suomen kansalaisilla oli 14 192 EUSS:n mukaista oleskelulupaa (10 187 PSS:ää).
Tarkista, tarvitseeko sinun hakea EU:n oleskelulupaa: https://orlo.uk/WtIXv
(Translation below)
31. maaliskuuta 2025 Suomen kansalaisilla oli 14 192 EUSS:n mukaista oleskelulupaa (10 187 PSS:ää).
Tarkista, tarvitseeko sinun hakea EU:n oleskelulupaa: https://orlo.uk/WtIXv
(Translation below)
December 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Tänään on Suomen itsenäisyyspäivä!
31. maaliskuuta 2025 Suomen kansalaisilla oli 14 192 EUSS:n mukaista oleskelulupaa (10 187 PSS:ää).
Tarkista, tarvitseeko sinun hakea EU:n oleskelulupaa: https://orlo.uk/WtIXv
(Translation below)
31. maaliskuuta 2025 Suomen kansalaisilla oli 14 192 EUSS:n mukaista oleskelulupaa (10 187 PSS:ää).
Tarkista, tarvitseeko sinun hakea EU:n oleskelulupaa: https://orlo.uk/WtIXv
(Translation below)
The IMA is marking its fifth year in operation by highlighting the ways in which EU and EEA EFTA citizens and their family members contribute to the UK and Gibraltar, helping both countries to grow and thrive.
https://orlo.uk/o8Rob
https://orlo.uk/o8Rob
December 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The IMA is marking its fifth year in operation by highlighting the ways in which EU and EEA EFTA citizens and their family members contribute to the UK and Gibraltar, helping both countries to grow and thrive.
https://orlo.uk/o8Rob
https://orlo.uk/o8Rob
There are 225,000 EU citizens working in public services across the UK. They're helping to run our public services and contributing to our communities.
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies. We mind the gap.
This is Denise’s story - #IMACitizen
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies. We mind the gap.
This is Denise’s story - #IMACitizen
December 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
There are 225,000 EU citizens working in public services across the UK. They're helping to run our public services and contributing to our communities.
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies. We mind the gap.
This is Denise’s story - #IMACitizen
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies. We mind the gap.
This is Denise’s story - #IMACitizen
Did you know more than 28,000 EU citizens are currently working and studying in UK universities?
The IMA works to ensure their rights are respected. We mind the gap.
The IMA works to ensure their rights are respected. We mind the gap.
December 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Did you know more than 28,000 EU citizens are currently working and studying in UK universities?
The IMA works to ensure their rights are respected. We mind the gap.
The IMA works to ensure their rights are respected. We mind the gap.
There are more than 700,000 EU citizens working in London contributing to all sectors and businesses, lending their expertise and skills to jobs including software and technology.
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies. We mind the gap.
This is Lucas’ story - #IMACitizen
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies. We mind the gap.
This is Lucas’ story - #IMACitizen
December 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
There are more than 700,000 EU citizens working in London contributing to all sectors and businesses, lending their expertise and skills to jobs including software and technology.
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies. We mind the gap.
This is Lucas’ story - #IMACitizen
The IMA ensures their rights are protected by public bodies. We mind the gap.
This is Lucas’ story - #IMACitizen
Over 15,000 EU citizens are pursuing postgraduate studies in the UK right now, advancing knowledge in fields from medicine to engineering. They're helping to keep the UK at the forefront of innovation. We mind the gap. This is Sylvia’s story – #IMACitizen
December 3, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Over 15,000 EU citizens are pursuing postgraduate studies in the UK right now, advancing knowledge in fields from medicine to engineering. They're helping to keep the UK at the forefront of innovation. We mind the gap. This is Sylvia’s story – #IMACitizen