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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

Bungling Brexit governments sowed passport confusion that lingers today

The post-Brexit rules for British passport holders to Europe took effect at the start of 2021. The UK surrendered the right to use passports in the European Union up to the date of expiry. Instead, ministers negotiated for us to become “third country nationals” along with the good people of El Salvador and Samoa.

To enter the European Union and wider Schengen area (including Iceland, Norway and Switzerland) your passport must meet two conditions.

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