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UK Travel Tips after Brexit 2024<\/h1>\n

The United Kingdom left the European Union on the 31st December 2020. That changes the way people from the UK can travel. In particular, it changes the way that people living in Great Britain can now travel to Europe. Please note the Great Britain refers to people living in England, Scotland and Wales. Different rules apply to Northern Ireland as explained in the Northern Ireland Protocol.<\/p>\n

Travelling to Europe<\/h2>\n

Europe will likely remain the number one holiday destination for UK travellers. Travel to Europe will be very different from 1 January 2021, so we think it is important that you plan early to make sure you have everything in place in time for your holiday trip. Below we have listed a number of tips that we know will help you make a better holiday plan.<\/p>\n

General Information<\/h3>\n
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  1. If you are going on holiday to Europe you will not need a visa for short trips to Europe. However, from mid 2025 (the exact date is yet to be confirmed), you will have to buy a visa waiver for holidays and short stays in the EU. ETIAS has been delayed alongside EES but has been scheduled to come into operation a few months after EES. This is not a visa but a permission to enter. It will cost \u20ac7 (\u00a36.29) and will be issued under the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, similar to the Esta permit currently required to visit the US. <\/li>\n
  2. UK passport holders can spend up to 90 days during any 180-day period. This can be in a series of short visits or one long visit, It applies to all EU countries with the exception of the non-Schengen countries. Those countries are Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania. You can also travel to Ireland, which allows unrestricted travel from the UK as part of a common travel area for British nationals. You could make a 90-day trip to any of them and still not use up your 90-day allowance for other EU countries.<\/li>\n
  3. At the border control of the visited country you may be asked to show a return ticket and that you have enough money for your stay. (except Ireland)<\/li>\n
  4. When going through passport control you will not be able to use the EU or EEA lanes. (It is likely that different airports in Europe will manage their passport controls depending on flow)<\/li>\n
  5. Travellers returning from the EU will be restricted to 18 litres of wine (24 bottles), 42 litres of beer and 4 litres of spirits or liqueurs over 22% in alcohol \u2013 plus up to 200 cigarettes.<\/li>\n
  6. You won\u2019t be able to take any meat, milk or any products containing these items into the EU. There are exceptions for powdered baby milk, baby food, or pet food required for medical reasons.<\/li>\n
  7. You may need a visa or permit to stay for longer, to work or study, or for business travel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Valid Passport<\/h3>\n

    If you have a British passport, you will need to have at least 6 months left on your passport. In addition to that the passport must have been issued within the last 10 years.<\/p>\n

    The six-month rule won’t apply for visits to Ireland, because it is part of the Common Travel Area.<\/p>\n

    If you need a new passport, which will be a different colour, the government says you should apply in plenty of time.<\/p>\n

    Pet Passports<\/h3>\n

    You can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) for travel to an EU country or Northern Ireland. You can still use a pet passport issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n

    In other words, pet passports are no longer valid. You will now require an “Animal Health Certificate.” In addition your pet will need to be mircro-chipped and vaccinated against rabies. If you wish to take your pet abroad you should speak to your vet in advance to make sure you have these in place before you are due to travel.<\/p>\n

    These requirements also apply to assistance dogs.<\/p>\n

    Your pet will need a new animal health certificate for each trip to an EU country or Northern Ireland.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Valid Insurance<\/h3>\n

    It is really important that travellers take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover. That cover should include any existing medical conditions and for any planned activities.<\/p>\n

    The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) has entitled UK citizens to state-provided medical treatment if they fall ill or have an accident in EU countries, as well as a number of others.<\/p>\n

    If you have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) it will be valid up to its expiry date.( this date can be easily found on the front of your card)<\/p>\n

    The UK government has said it plans to introduce a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) but as of now, no details are available.<\/p>\n

    Some people can apply for a new UK EHIC that they can continue to use from 1 January 2021 in the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. People who can apply for the new card include:<\/p>\n