•Different types of residence conditions apply to many benefits and tax credits. These are: residence, ordinary residence, right to reside and habitual residence.

•Entitlement to most benefits and tax credits also depends on your being present in Great Britain or the UK.

•Some benefits require you to have been present for a certain period of time (known as past presence) or to have been living in the UK or common travel area for three months prior to your claim.

•The rules on residence and presence vary between different benefits and tax credits. If you satisfy the conditions for one, it does not mean you satisfy the conditions for another.