Yes, the British Government has decided to ban those over 60 from settling in their country. Foreigners will be banned from moving to Britain to retire, it has emerged. The Home Office is scrapping rules that allow non-EU pensioners who have sufficient money to look after themselves to move to the UK after they have stopped working.
The current system allows for the Retired Persons of Independent Means. It applies to those who are aged 60 or over, have a net disposable income of at least 25,000 pounds a year, can demonstrate a close connection with the UK, intend to make the UK their home and are able to maintain and accommodate themselves and any dependants without needing public funds. They are not required to have worked or paid taxes in the UK but have free access to healthcare on arrival and full access to the benefit system after five years. After five years, they are also entitled to apply for settlement and a British passport.
The Home Office admitted it had received a large number of objections to the idea, but has decided to press ahead.
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