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UPDATED: 31 January 2020<\/p>\n
The UK has now entered a transition period after Brexit on 31 January 2020 that is valid until the end of December 2020.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
During the transition period you can continue to travel as you do now.<\/p>\n
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Yes, everything will stay the same until the end of December 2020 and flights will continue as normal.<\/p>\n
Ferry services and cruises will still sail as in any case the majority of the rules under which they operate are not based on EU rules, but are international.<\/p>\n
Trains from the UK to the EU will continue to operate as usual.<\/p>\n
No. UK travellers won\u2019t need a visa to travel to the EU after Brexit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Valid passports can still be used. You do not need to have six months left on your passport to travel to the EU. Your passport does however need to be valid for the whole of your trip.<\/p>\n
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows any EU citizen to access state medical care when they are travelling in another EU country. In the event of a Brexit deal, UK registered EHICs will still be valid throughout 2020.<\/p>\n
We advise business travellers to make sure they have appropriate travel insurance, whether they have an EHIC card or not, as there are limitations to EHIC.<\/p>\n
When travelling in the EU and beyond, it is important you take out travel insurance and check that it covers your current circumstances, including any medical conditions. If you have an annual policy, make sure you check the Terms and Conditions and contact your insurance provider if you\u2019re not sure.<\/p>\n
As long as you have a full UK driving licence, you don\u2019t currently need an additional licence to drive in the EU. This has not changed following 31 January 2020. An International Driving Permit will not be required, and you do not need a GB sticker or a Green Card for car insurance.<\/p>\n
Under EU rules, the cost of making calls, sending messages or using the internet on your phone in the EU is the same in the UK.<\/p>\n
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