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Guidance reviewed and updated with new information, including in the visas and residency, and driving sections.
Update history
2026-02-05 10:42
Rewrote guide to make it easier to read and understand. Includes new information about dual citizens travelling to the UK (‘Passports and travel’ section).
2022-01-17 13:56
Guidance reviewed and updated with new information, including in the visas and residency, and driving sections.
2021-09-30 08:13
Visas and residency section updated: If you need support with your residency application, contact the relevant UK Nationals Support Fund organisation before 31 December 2021.
2021-03-03 13:13
Coronavirus section updated with a link to guidance on vaccines
2020-09-08 10:50
Passports and travel section updated to include information on passport validity and entry requirements when travelling to other European countries from January 2021
2020-05-29 11:31
Visas and residency section updated to include information about how to access the UK National Support Fund for those who may find it harder to complete their residency applications.
2020-01-24 10:16
Read updated guidance for Implementation Period until 31 December 2020
2019-11-04 05:35
Update on Education and professional qualifications
2019-09-23 17:38
Brexit update: healthcare section updated to reflect transitional arrangements announcement
2019-09-03 17:03
Brexit update: Pensions section updated to include further details on State Pension uprating.
2019-06-11 13:01
EU Exit updates: Important update on Passport Validity and EU Visa-free Travel in ´passports and travel´ section
2019-04-25 06:50
Link to GESY updated.
2019-04-15 11:08
EU Exit update: important update on passport validity rules added to passport section
2019-04-10 14:25
EU Exit update: latest EU Exit information for UK nationals in the visas and residency, driving licences, healthcare and voting sections