UK Citizen traveling to Schengen on February 1st: what changes?

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I'm a UK citizen traveling to the Schengen area on February 1st. It is, literally, the day after Brexit. What changes? Should I worry about documentation?



Best Answer

The UK Government is maintaining a web page with detailed information on what you need to do after Brexit to travel to Europe.

Nothing will change immediately, but after 1 January 2021, the following changes are expected:

  • Your passport may need at least 6 months validity remaining
  • You may need travel insurance as your EHIC card might not be valid
  • If driving, you may need an IDP, green card and GB oval sticker
  • You'll be able to stay 90 days out of every 180 days in Schengen
  • You cannot use your EU pet passport for pet travel
  • You can no longer use EU/EEA/Switzerland lanes at the border

The UK maintain a Prepare for Brexit web site with further information including permanent links to the above travel information. If there are changes in the meantime, they will be reflected at those links.




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