Does a UK citizen need a visa to travel to and from the EU after Brexit?

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I'm a UK citizen and am about to move to the EU (Austria, specifically). Since the Brexit transition period lasts until the end of the 2020, I can travel without a visa for now, and my current understanding is that I can stay in the EU after Brexit without applying for a visa, the same as if I had moved a year ago (source).

However, suppose that I travel back to the UK for a few days, via a different Schengen area country (e.g. France/Belgium/Netherlands), either during/after the ending of the transition period. Will my Austrian "e-card" and residency permit be sufficient to re-enter the other Schengen country from the UK, or as a non-EU-citizen, must I apply for a visa to do this?


Edit:

As explained in another question, I did not manage to get the paperwork completed before the end of 2020. I am unsure whether this changes anything, or of what document, precisely, is required. As far as I can tell, there are 3 "levels" of residency document:

  • the "Meldezettel" (registration of my apartment with the local authority, required for all Austrians and foreigners). I have this.
  • the "Residency certificate" which proves that I was resident in the country before 2021. The Meldezettel is a prerequisite for this along with various other documents. I hope to have this soon.
  • the "Article 50 Residence card", for which a "Residency certificate" is a prerequisite, which I can start applying for in 2021. I have no idea how long this will take.

Assuming that foreign travel becomes safe, which of these would be sufficient to re-enter the Schengen area from the UK without a visa? What about for travelling within the Schengen area but not leaving it?



Best Answer

Everyone with a residence permit from any Schengen country can travel through any other Schengen country without a visa.

must I apply for a visa to do this?

No.

Will my Austrian "e-card" and residency permit be sufficient to re-enter the other Schengen country from the UK

You'll generally need your British passport along with your Austrian residence permit. No other document ought to be necessary.




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Do I need a visa for Europe from UK 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.

Can I travel to Europe from UK after Brexit?

If you are going on holiday you won't need a visa for short trips to Europe. You can stay for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. At border control you may need to show a return ticket and that you have enough money for your stay. When going through passport control you may not be able to use the EU or EEA lanes.

How long can Brits stay in Europe after Brexit?

You can stay for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. If you visit more than one of these countries within a 180-day period, check that you do not spend more than 90 days in total across all the countries you visit.

Can I travel between EU countries after Brexit?

Travelling to the EU for Business After BrexitYou can travel to the EU for business purposes without a visa for up to 90 days. Under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, while in the EU, you are allowed to engage in non-remunerated activities, such as: Attend meetings or conferences.




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Answer 2

Any EU country could require UK citizens to have a visa if they visit that country in 2021 or later, and the UK could require EU citizens from any country to have a visa to visit the UK as well. As long as no country starts this nonsense, we can all go visa free. If one country starts requiring a visa, I would be sure that the other country retaliates and requires a visa as well. So far I haven't heard that anyone seriously wants to require visas.

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