Difference between Great Britain, European Union, United Kingdom, Schengen Area and effects after Brexit [duplicate]

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I have already read about the different countries on the European continent and different terminologies involved.

What would be the effects in these countries on visas after Brexit?

Can we have only one common visa to visit all these countries?

I will require the countries union names for each Union, visas issued before Brexit and after Brexit to travel to each country.



Best Answer

The UK always had its own visa regime, even within the European Union so the simple answer to your question is no, it's not possible to have a single visa to visit all these countries.

Furthermore, Ireland, Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria, and Croatia are also in the European Union but outside the Schengen area. Some (but not all) Schengen visas allow you to visit Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria, and Crotia. Some (but not all) Cypriot, Romanian, Bulgarian, or Croat visas allow you to visit the other countries in that list. Some (but not all) British visas allow you to visit Ireland. Best case scenario, you could be able to visit the whole EU with a multiple-entry Schengen visa and the right type of British visa. Worse case scenario (in particular single entry visas), you could theoretically require 6 or 7 visas.

Brexit is likely to have an effect on EU citizens and their relatives and in particular on the visa exemptions and simplified procedures enjoyed by the members of an EU citizen's family. I would not expect any immediate effect on other visitors from outside the EU ("third-country nationals") but it's difficult to know. That's complete speculation at this point but it could paradoxically free Ireland to join the Schengen area if it wants to (as a so-called "hard Brexit" would make it very difficult to maintain the current open border regime between the countries).

Small terminological note as you are asking about that too: Great Britain is technically the main island of the United Kingdom but "Britain" or "British" are often used to designate the whole polity (as I have done above).




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What changes for UK citizens after Brexit?

British citizens moving to the EU from 1 January 2021The automatic right to live and work in the EU ceased after the transition period. British citizens looking to move to an EU country \u2013 whether that is to work or to retire \u2013 need to apply in accordance with that country's immigration rules.

How does the Brexit affect the EU?

Brexit resulted in the EU experiencing a net population decrease of 13% between 1 January 2019 and 1 January 2020. Eurostat data suggests that there would otherwise have been a net increase over the same period.

Is UK in Schengen area after Brexit?

No. After Brexit - the EU consists of 27 member states - while the Schengen Area contains 26 countries - not all of whom are in the EU. Ireland is not in the Schengen Area - while Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein are all in the Schengen Area - but not in the EU. Britain is not in either group as of 2021.

Will UK citizens need visas for Europe after Brexit?

Since Brexit, citizens of the UK have not needed a visa to visit any European Union member states. Passengers arriving in EU countries can enter using only their British passport. From May 2023, UK travellers will need an ETIAS visa waiver to enter EU countries.



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