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What Are the New Travel Rules Post Brexit

Do you know what the rules for travelling abroad are now that the UK has left the European Union? In the UK, we are used to a huge amount of travel freedom, rarely requiring a visa on entering a country. So, what, if anything, has changed for British passport holders? Single Parents on Holiday have looked at the new rules for international travel post Brexit.

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What Are the New Travel Rules Post Brexit

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  1. What Are the New Travel Rules Post Brexit? Do you know what the rules for travelling abroad are now that the UK has left the European Union? In the UK, we are used to a huge amount of travel freedom, rarely requiring a visa on entering a country. So, what, if anything, has changed for British passport holders? Single Parents on Holiday have looked at the new rules for international travel post Brexit. Travelling to the EU on a British passport – what has changed? Until 31 December 2020, Britons were allowed to travel within the EU as long as their British/EU passport was valid. So, what has changed? If you wish to travel to an EU country (or one of a handful of other European countries), you now need to ensure that on the day you travel you have 1. at least 6 months left on your passport and 2. that it is less than 10 years old. It doesn’t matter if your passport is the old burgundy EU/UK passport or the new blue UK passport. In addition, if you are travelling in your own car, you will now need a green card and a GB sticker. The green card can be obtained from your insurer if you have taken out insurance for driving your vehicle abroad. Make sure you allow sufficient time to obtain the green card. Beware that some EU countries also require you to have an international driving permit. So, do you ever need a visa to travel to Europe? Generally, no, but there are time restrictions now as to the length of time you can stay in Europe for leisure. If you are British tourist visiting an EU or Schengen country, you can stay for a maximum of 90 days within a 6-month period. It should be noted that staying in Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, and Romania does not count towards that 90-day limit. If, however, you are a British citizen who is going to work, live or study in one of the 26 countries in the European Union or Schengen zone, you will need to apply for a Schengen visa. A Schengen visa currently costs €80 per adult. Where else can Brits travel without a visa? British citizens continue to have visa-free entry to a total of 187 countries and territories, giving them a huge amount of travel freedom if they are tourists. The list of countries outside the EU where British passport holders do not need a visa is long, and includes amongst others

  2. Andorra, Norway, Montenegro, Switzerland, Morocco, much of the Caribbean, Israel, Thailand, Japan, South Africa, New Zealand, and most of South America. How can you find out if you need a visa? It is important that you check whether you require a visa well in advance of travelling abroad. Your travel agent or tour operator will usually advise, but it is worth checking the gov.uk site or a visa site, such as Byevisa.com to make sure you don’t get caught out: Ultimately, obtaining a visa is the traveller’s own responsibility. Brits often assume that they do not need a visa to travel abroad, but as we said earlier, there are scenarios that require you to hold a visa, and these also have to do with the purpose of travel and the length of time you intend to stay: Staying longer than 90 days in a 180-day period or working, studying, or living in a Schengen country mean that you need to apply for a Schengen visa. READ MORE Single Parents on Holiday Ltd 3 Hayes Court 116 West Common Road Bromley Kent UK BR2 7EG 0333 370 3701 info@singleparentsonholiday.co.uk https://singleparentsonholiday.co.uk

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