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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nina Lloyd

UK agrees deal to make travel to major European nation easier

United Kingdom Switzerland Basel Britain Geneva
  • Britain has agreed its "largest ever services deal" with Switzerland, aiming to ease travel for professionals and holidaymakers.
  • The agreement will allow UK citizens to use Swiss e-gates at Zurich Airport by the end of 2026, with Geneva and Basel to follow.
  • Roaming charges for mobile phones will be scrapped for travellers between the UK and Switzerland.
  • The existing UK-Swiss services mobility agreement, which allows business people to supply services for up to 90 days without a work permit, has been made permanent.
  • The government estimates the new free trade agreement will unlock an additional £5.2 billion annually in UK services exports to Switzerland.
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