How Brexit will affect your summer holidays
Chris Keenan • February 21, 2020
Europe is an extremely popular travel destination for Brits. A huge amount of people from the UK make trips to various European destinations each year; 58 million to be precise!
That’s a massive number of people left with questions surrounding future travel plans now that the UK has officially began the EU exit. What is reassuring to hear, is that no immediate changes will take effect as Britain is now in a transition period. This transition period will be in effect until the end of 2020. This means that until the end of December 2020, Brits can continue to travel as usual. Continue below for answers to the common Brexit travel queries:
Can I still use my Passport?
You do not need to apply for a new passport if yours is currently in date and valid. You can travel to any country in the EU if your return date does not exceed the end date on your Passport.
Will I need a Visa to travel?
Brits will not need to apply for a Visa to travel to the EU.
Do I need to take out a different form of Travel Insurance?
If you have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), this can still be used until the end of the transition period, which is the end of December 2020. However, it is important to also take out appropriate travel insurance for your trip as EHIC’s can have some restrictions. If you do not normally use one of these cards, it is advised to book your travel insurance along with the rest of your holiday components as part of a package deal. This means that the travel company is responsible for ensuring your holiday is provided as expected.
If you do not book your travel using a package deal it is advisable to check your individual travel insurance cover with your provider before you depart for your trip.
Do I need an additional license or a new type of insurance cover to drive in the EU?
No, you do not need an additional license to drive in a European country if you have a full UK valid Driving License. There is also no requirement to have a GB sticker or a green card for your car insurance.
What about other travel methods?
The travel arrangement for coaches, ferries, and cruises will remain the same as the rules under which they operate on are mostly International rather than European.
Can I still use my mobile phone in Europe?
The current arrangements for using your mobile phone data, making phone calls, or sending texts from the EU from a British phone contract will remain the same.
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