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The British government announced today that passengers from the European Union will need a passport again from 2021 to enter the country.
The new rule also applies to visitors from Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein. The British government has decided to return the passports, arguing that ID cards are less secure.
“It is confirmed that national identity documents of EU and Swiss citizens will not be accepted for travel to the UK, including drivers, from October 2021,” the statement said.
Traders need to know more about the changes and opportunities to prepare for as a result of the UK’s exit from the single market and the EU customs union.
“These steps will be necessary regardless of whether there is a trade agreement with the EU,” the statement said.
“Passports will be required to enter the UK from October 2021 as the government is gradually abolishing the use of national ID cards as a valid travel document to enter the UK. ID cards are among the more insecure documents and the end of their use will strengthen our security, as the United Kingdom regains control of its borders at the end of the transition period, ”the document adds.
To date, the government has provided more than £ 80 million in funding to support the customs broker sector with training, new information technology and recruitment.
“Our updated Border Operating Model provides more details on how the UK-EU border will be crossed after the end of the transition period on December 31 and the actions that traders, carriers and passengers need to take,” said the Duke. by Lancaster Michael Gove.
The European internal market and customs union are due to leave the UK on January 1, but a trade deal has yet to be reached with the 27-nation bloc.
