'Leaving' EU children in the UK for a holiday with relatives
My sons (both under 18) hold French passports while I am British. In the years before Brexit they would spend a week each summer with their British grandparents in the UK, while their parents would return to France to work. Their grandparents would then bring them back home to France at the end of their stay in the UK.
Is this kind of arrangement possible in a post-Brexit world? Is there any special documentation that needs to be completed on either side of the channel in such a situation? Is a visa now required? Are we even able to 'abandon' our children in this way?
Getting them British passports is on my to-do list - would it make things easier?
Best Answer
From https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/children-travelling-to-the-uk:
Every day thousands of children arrive at the UK border, many return from holiday with their family or with family friends. The safety and welfare of every child is of utmost importance to us and sometimes we may ask a few questions if an adult is not the child’s parent, or has a different family name.
This guidance leaflet explains why we stop and ask questions at the border and our duty under the Borders Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 to safeguard travel and promote the welfare of children. It also describes how people can plan ahead when travelling with children and documentation we may ask for, such as adoption papers or proof of travel consent.
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Can EU family member travel to UK without visa after Brexit?
EU , EEA and Swiss citizens can travel to the UK for holidays or short trips without needing a visa. In other cases, find out if you need to apply for a visa to enter the UK . You can cross the UK border using a valid passport which should be valid for the whole time you are in the UK .Can my child travel abroad with grandparents?
What Do I Need to Travel with Someone Else's Child? Children traveling with grandparents, cousins, other relatives, or school groups will need to have a signed document, such as a Child Travel Consent, allowing them to travel without a parent or legal guardian.Can non-EU family member travel to UK without visa?
Your non-EU family members must carry a valid passport at all times and, depending on the country they are from, they may also have to show an entry visa at the border. There are a number of countries (see Annex II) whose nationals do not need a visa to visit the EU for three months or less.Can non-EU family member travel to UK?
Travel to the UK If you have UK Settled or Pre-Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you can continue to enter the UK with a valid passport or identity card. Your non-EU family members who also have UK settled or pre-settled status can enter the UK with a valid passport.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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