| Although Britain technically left the EU on January 31, its relationship with the EU remains the same in practice until the end of the transition period, December 31, 2020. Travelling to the EU after Brexit will be different in a number of ways as the UK leaves the European Union on 1st Janaury 2021. We know you’ll still want to enjoy amazing holidays in mainland Europe so we have created a Brexit Travel Checklist to help you to plan your next trip. Get prepared with all the information you need to know before you set sail. • Passports Must have at least 6 months of validity Must be less than 10 years old When travelling to Ireland, your passport just needs to be valid for the length of your stay • Travel insurance Travel insurance must cover healthcare Your EHIC card will not be valid from 1st January 2021 Ensure that your travel insurance covers any pre-existing conditions • Visas You will not need a visa to visit an EU country as a tourist You can stay in the EU for 90 days within a 180 day period You may need a visa if you want to stay for longer, to work or study, or for business travel • Driving Check to see if you need an International Driving Permit for the countries you’re visiting Permits cost £5.50 and can be bought from the Post Office, RAC, or the AA Certain countries may also require you to have a green card which you can get from your insurance company, proof of insurance, and a GB sticker You may need an additional green card if you want to tow a caravan or trailer Ensure that you have organised breakdown cover • Pets Your pet must be microchipped You will need to visit your vet 4 months prior to travel for a rabies vaccination The blood sample will be sent to an EU approved laboratory 30 days after the rabies vaccination your pet will need a blood test You can travel 3 months after you’ve received successful blood sample results and you’ll need to carry a copy of these No more than 10 days before your departure date you will need to visit your vet for an animal health certificate This certificate can be used for onward travel within the EU for 4 months, including re-entry into Great Britain • Border control You may have to show your return ticket You might also have to show that you have enough money for your stay Be aware that you may need to use separate lanes from EU, EEA and Swiss citizens when queuing Until the transition period is completed on 31st December 2020, changes to the UK government guidance can still be made. This is why we strongly recommend keeping an eye on the full UK Goverment guidance, which you can find here. There may also be changes to custom and tax rules when entering the EU, please check with the relevant government advice of the country where you will be entering the EU. |
CHARLIE DEWHIRST MP CALLS FOR URGENT IMPROVEMENTS TO LOCAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
15 October 2024
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On Tuesday 8th October, Charlie Dewhirst, MP for Bridlington and The Wolds, secured a parliamentary debate on health services in Bridlington. In this debate, Charlie
