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As of Friday, Brexit becomes a reality and European and British citizens will have to get used to the “new normal” in relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union (EU), with an impact on areas such as tourism, work and studies. .
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement finalized on December 24 clarified several issues that directly affect individuals and businesses:
+++ Visas +++
In addition to tourists, the reciprocal visa exemption for stays of up to 90 days over a six-month period now covers business travel. In some cases, professional travel can last up to three years. Longer stays must take into account national laws.
+++ Documents +++
Britons will need to travel with a passport valid for at least six months and issued after 2011. Europeans can continue to use European identity documents, such as a citizen card, until September 30, 2021. From October 1 2021., you will need to show a valid biometric passport at the border during your stay.
In some European countries, British people will need to present an international driving license in order to drive. European driving licenses will be accepted in the UK.
To travel with pets, British and Europeans can no longer use their current “passport” and need an animal health certificate and up-to-date vaccinations.
+++ Luggage +++
As of January 1, 2021, travelers from the UK will no longer be able to transport animal products in their personal luggage to the EU. This can include, for example, a cheese or ham sandwich or yogurt. There are exceptions for certain amounts of powdered baby milk and food for children and pets.
Upon their return to the UK, they will be able to transport a number of alcoholic beverages and tobacco without paying duty-free duty. A person is entitled to a total of 42 liters of beer, 18 liters of wine, four liters of spirits and 200 cigarettes for personal consumption.
+++ Postal shipments +++
Sending postal parcels between the UK and the EU will be more complicated, with the need to fill out declaration forms about the type of merchandise, value and weight and may be subject to fees and taxes.
+++ Mobile phones +++
The use of mobile phones abroad (roaming) is no longer free, but the Agreement says that both parties should encourage operators to offer “transparent and reasonable rates.” Several British operators have pledged not to charge customers for the use of calls, messages and data while traveling in the EU.
+++ Health +++
The Agreement guarantees reciprocal medical assistance during the period of temporary stay, whether from British in the EU or Europeans in the UK. European health cards held by the British will remain valid until the expiration date and will then be replaced by a UK global health card. However, UK authorities continue to recommend travel insurance because it covers additional situations, such as relief operations or repatriation.
+++ Social security +++
People moving between the UK and the EU in the future will have their status protected thanks to inter-system coordination, maintaining access to a variety of social security benefits and an up-to-date state pension. Pensions and other benefits will be paid in cash, even if the person resides in another country.
+++ Work +++
Europeans will need a work visa that can cost between 610 and 1,408 pounds (676 and 1,561 euros) and pay a surcharge of 624 pounds (692 euros) for health services. To settle in the UK for a long time, they need a job offer and demonstrate some fluency in the English language, with a minimum wage level defined by law.
For the British, paid work may require a visa and / or a work permit, depending on the legislation in force in the EU country in question.
+++ Professional qualifications +++
There will no longer be automatic recognition of professional qualifications, such as doctors, nurses, engineers or architects. However, the Agreement provides for a mechanism whereby the EU and the UK can subsequently agree, on a case-by-case basis and for specific professions, on mutual recognition of certain professional qualifications.
+++ Students +++
British students will no longer benefit from the European Erasmus student exchange program, which will be replaced by a new program named after British mathematician Alan Turing to fund academic experiments around the world. An exception for Northern Ireland, which will continue to benefit thanks to a protocol with the Republic of Ireland.
Young Europeans who want to study at renowned British universities will have to pay 345 pounds (383 euros) for a visa, the health surcharge and pay a more expensive tuition, which can be up to four times higher for foreigners.
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