Most likely, the system of permanent residence status will remain in place for the next 5 years plus some buffer: https://www.gov.uk/eea-registration-certificat

Most likely, the system of permanent residence status will remain in place for the next 5 years plus some buffer: https://www.gov.uk/eea-registration-certificate/permanent-residence https://www.gov.uk/eea-registration-certificate/permanent-re... I agree that, if I were you, I'd be nervous about any trip abroad within the next 3 years.