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UK nationals travelling in the EU, European Economic Area (EEA), European Free Trade Area (EFTA), and Switzerland
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 5:26pm
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Yet more information from the UK Government which has allocated £4 billion to spend on No Deal preparations ...
"Until the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019, the UK remains a full member of the EU. As a UK national, there will be no change to your rights or status when travelling to an EU destination up until 29 March 2019.You can:
- continue to travel freely within the EU using a UK passport
- enter another EU country without a visa
Travelling in an EU country after 29 March 2019: plan ahead
It is possible that the UK will leave the EU without a Brexit deal. Your rights and status when travelling to an EU country could change. More information on the steps you would need to take ahead of travelling in the event of a ‘no deal’ EU Exit is below.
- You may need to renew your passport earlier than planned. Read about changes to passport validity requirements
- Your mobile operator may not provide free roaming in the EU so check before you travel. Read more about using your mobile phone in the EU
- Continue to take out comprehensive travel insurance (including health cover) before travel abroad. Read more about travel insurance
- Insolvency protection for package holidays bought from a UK based provider will remain the same but when buying from an EU-based provider your rights and protections may be different. You should check with your travel provider for clarification.
- Your rights and protections when buying timeshare from UK-based sellers will remain the same but may change if you’re buying from an EU based seller after Brexit.. Check with your seller before buying.
- Read your general consumer rights and protections when buying goods and services in the EU after Brexit.
- If you drive within the EU after exit, you may need a green card from your insurer. Read how to get a green card and find out more about vehicle insurance in the EU
- You may an International Driving Permit to drive in the EU after exit. Read about driving permits and driving in the EU
- Contact your vet four months before taking your pet within the EU. Read about taking your pet with you to an EU destination
SOURCE: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-nationals-travelling-to-eu-essential-information?
