British holidaymakers will be looking to head abroad in the coming months as international travel opens up.
Popular European destinations have already eased their restrictions considerably, including Spain, France and Greece.
But with many of us choosing to opt for a staycation during the pandemic, it’s worth being aware of the rule changes which have come into force after Brexit, Birmingham Live reports.
Travellers could even be thrown out of the country and refused access if they don’t follow the rules.
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There are a number of rules that Brits should follow to ensure that they are up-to-date with the new regulations that they have to follow if they are going to European countries.
Here is a run-down of all the rules you will need to follow in order to ensure your holiday goes smoothly.
Check your passport’s expiry date
According to the ABTA, if you have a British passport, you will need to have at least three months left on your passport and your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years.
How much time you need on your passport depends on the country you’re visiting. Check the Foreign Office travel advice for the country you want to travel to – read the entry requirements section. The passport office is currently advising that it may take up to 10 weeks for applications to be processed, so make sure you apply in good time if you do need to renew it.
Driving in the EU
You will need a UK sticker for your own car when driving in the EU. You can use your UK Blue Badge when travelling in some EU countries, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Parking concessions vary in each country so it is important you check the details for your destination.
Taking your pet into the EU
Your pet passport will no longer be valid to travel to the EU or Northern Ireland and you will now need an Animal Health Certificate. Your pet will also need to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies and dogs will need tapeworm treatment for travelling directly to Finland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Norway or Malta.
If you wish to take your pet abroad you should speak to your vet at least one month in advance to make sure you have these in place before you are due to travel.
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