On the 1st of September, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove released the get ready for Brexit campaign. The campaign highlight all of the changes that might impact both UK and EU residents, after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, currently scheduled for the 31st of January 2020.
Below we have outlined all of the impacts Brexit will have on UK citizens travelling in the EU post-Brexit.
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Passports
Visas
Driving
Insurance
Passports
What changes?
Current law states that when travelling in the EU, UK citizens need just 3 months on their passport. However, after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, those travelling with a British passport will need at least 6 months remaining and will have to be less than 10 years old.
Travelling to the following countries will be impacted following Brexit;
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Vatican City.
What to do
Check the validity of your passport with the above criteria, you can see whether your passport will be valid hereIf your passport is not valid, apply for a new one hereIf you need your passport urgently, there is a premium service which can be found here
How Wayte Travel Management can help
Here at Wayte Travel Management we are preparing our front end operations staff with the impacts of Brexit, our team are all educated on the situation and can advise you if needed.
If you would like any more information Contact us here
There are not many changes to visas in the when the United Kingdom leaves the European Union. If you are spending less than 90 days in the European Union within a 180 day period, you will not require a visa.
You may however need a visa if travelling to certain EU countries, although the UK government has yet to confirm this.
What to do
Ensure that your combined business and personal travel in the European Union does not acquaint to longer than 90 days within a 180 day period.Ensure you are ready for changes in customs checks; you may need to provide proof that you have a return flight, enough money to support you during your stay and to use a separate queue than those visiting the country from another EU country.If you are unsure about whether the country you are visiting requires you to have a visa after the UK leaves the EU, you can check here
How Wayte Travel Management can help
Here at Wayte Travel Management we are preparing our front end operations staff with the impacts of Brexit, we are available to book visas for your travellers and our team are all educated on the situation and can advise you if needed.
If you would like any more information Contact us here
You will need to take extra documents when driving in the European Union, with certain countries requiring you to have an International Driving Permit.
If you are driving your own vehicle and not renting one from the EU, you will also need a ‘green card’
What to do
Check to see whether the country you are visiting requires an IDP hereIf you are taking your own vehicle contact your insurance company to obtain a green card, this process can take up to 1 month so ensure you complete this task as early as necessary.
How Wayte Travel Management can help
Here at Wayte Travel Management we are preparing our front end operations staff with the impacts of Brexit, our team are all educated on the situation and can advise you if needed.
If you would like any more information Contact us here
Back to top Insurance
What changes?
It is recommended that you ensure you have travel insurance when currently travelling within the EU, although some companies’ insurance policy will cover you whilst travelling for business.
It is not clear on whether the European Health Insurance Card will still be valid after the UK leaves.
What to do
Check to see whether your companies insurance policy covers your travel for business, if not ensure you have purchased travel insurance.Ensure your travel insurance covers you for medical treatment, in the event that the EHIC is no longer valid.
How Wayte Travel Management can help
Wayte Travel Management can not advise you on which insurance policy is best for you, however, we can help by stating what your insurance cover should contain as a minimum
If you would like any more information Contact us here
