Travelling after Brexit

Posted on 09/02/2019 08:44 by cyberyacht

Any 90 days in 180 days constraint will affect a whole lot more than long-term caravaners. Think of all those who bought 'a place in the sun' over the past twenty years or so. I think there may be more of them than us nomads. Such a restriction may make many think it's time to sell up with the consequent impact on a country's economy. Spain & Portugal, whose economies are not the most robust, would be particularly hit if this became the case.

Posted on 08/02/2019 21:26 by

The new ETIAS scheme - with the 90 days in 180 stipulation - will not come into effect until 2021.

What is not clear is what happens in the intervening years and it would seem that much depends on whether we leave with a deal (and there is a transition period) and if we don't.

Even the official pages are unsure:

www.etiasvisa.com/etias-news/etias-visa-how-will-it-affect-uk-citizens

 

Posted on 09/02/2019 16:53 by

I have just tried to wade through the link W2G and I am more confused than ever especially regarding length of stay once ETIAS is introduced and whether visas for longer stays will be needed.

Posted on 09/02/2019 17:33 by Rufs

come what MAY i am off on the 22nd Mar, I am not going to worry about what I have and have not got .

Away for 3 months so hopefully all will be sorted when i return, only ever had my documents checked at the ports so not too bothered about what happens in country. Dog was only worry, worst case for him would be quarantine, which would be aweful, but £500 at the vets has rid us of those worries.

Posted on 07/02/2019 21:57 by DavidKlyne

Margaret and I were today discussing the idea of going to Europe this year as we have skipped a couple of years because of medical issues. Our first choice would be May and June but given all the uncertainty we have decided we will wait until the summer before making a decision about going in September if indeed we decide to go at all this year. I just wonder how many people are in a similar situation? It can't be good for the Clubs Overseas Touring Department!

David

Posted on 09/02/2019 21:34 by Hedgehurst

We're chickening out of plans we had, David, though it wasn't with the caravan, it was a once in a lifetime trip involving flying, (which we usually avoid), in early April. The chance of air travel being fouled up just then means we're planning on the outer Hebrides this year, hopefully Euro travel when it's calmed down next year.