Post-brexit travel guide

If you have a British passport, you will need to have at least six months left on your passport and your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years.

No new European health insurance cards (Ehics) will be issued to UK citizens, but you can continue to use yours in France while validity lasts. It is always best to be covered when travelling abroad and ABTA recommends you take out a comprehensive travel policy before making any trip.

If you are driving your own car, you’ll need a green card (insurance certificate) to show that you’re insured in the EU. You’ll also need a GB sticker on your car.

If you only have a paper copy of your driving licence, you may also need an international driving permit.

Your pet passport will no longer be valid, instead you will need an Animal Health Certificate and your pet will need to be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies.

Rules around mobile data roaming are changing meaning you may face charges when using your phone abroad, including for making calls, sending messages or using the internet. Check with your mobile phone provider about their data roaming policy. 

You won’t need a visa for stays of less than 90 days. The European freedom of movement ended on 1 January 2021. UK travellers are allowed to visit EU countries visa-free for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.

From the end of 2022, under the new European Travel Information and Authorization System (Etias), nationals from previously visa-free third countries, including UK citizens, will need to pay for a visa-waiver to visit Schengen-area countries.

If you have a British passport, you will need to have at least six months left on your passport and your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years.