The long-awaited day of\nBrexit is upon us! The 2017 announced withdrawal finally saw its judgement day\non the 31st of January 2020. This further set off a transition period until the\n31st of December, where the EU and the UK will discuss their future\nrelationship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the UK is no longer part of the EU’s political bodies or institutions, it remains subject to EU law<\/span><\/strong><\/a> and remains part of both the EU customs union and single market (as per the transition period) which raises\u00a0some questions for the travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For 11 months from now, there won’t be any drastic changes in the picture. Therefore, the estimated 3.6 million EU citizens living in the UK and 27 million travellers are safe. They will not need a visa or an identity card to enter the country and will be able to consult a doctor free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not during the\ntransition period. There will still be flights from the EU to Britain and vice\nversa as usual. However, just because passengers don’t initially see changes\ndoesn’t mean they won’t soon follow! As new rules regarding take-off, landing\nrights, etc. will soon need to be declared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, things should remain the same for the most part for trains, coaches and ferries as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A valid identity card or passport is enough to put you in the clear for short stays of up to three months. Britain was also never apart of the Schengen free-movement area, so even before Brexit<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, there were border controls, but the documents you’ll need to enter the country will not change even after Brexit. At least until 2021 that is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to various sources, everything is supposed to be the same! Which means the borders will not be closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n International driving license will not be needed for EU citizens to drive in the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n No – at least for now!\nDuring the Brexit negotiations, the British pound depreciated by around ten per\ncent against the Euro. Therefore, vacations are likely to be cheaper. However,\nit is important to keep in mind that London is and will always be an expensive\ncity. So, it is quite unclear as to what “cheap” is in this context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the flip side of things, however, it might be slightly to be expensive if you are a British national visiting any country in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Roaming charges could be reintroduced after Brexit – the possibilities are stagnant but nevertheless, still exist! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Everything will remain the same for the British until the transition period comes to end as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\nHere are some of the most important things travellers should know about.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What will happen during the transition phase until the end of 2020?<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Will Brexit have an effect on air, rail and ferry travel?<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Will EU citizens need a visa to enter the UK in the future?<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
What will happen on the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland if you take a round trip?<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Can you still drive in the UK without a British driving license?<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Will Brexit make vacations expensive?<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Will Roaming charges apply?<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
What will change for the British themselves?<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n