The UK has left the EU. Take action now to get ready for new rules from 1 January 2021.

For more information about the UK transition visit Gov.uk/transition

News and Updates

• Prime Minister's statement on EU negotiations: 24 December 2020

View all Government news updates here

 

Actions you can take now

Actions you can take now that do not depend on negotiations. 
 

Travelling to the EU

You can continue to travel to the EU as usual during the transition period.

From 1 January 2021 there will be new rules to travel to the EU, or to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.

Check what you need to do to travel to Europe from 2021

 

Staying in the UK if you’re an EU citizen

Check if you need to apply to the settlement scheme if you or your family are from the EU, or from Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.

Check what you need to do to stay in the UK

 

Continue living and working in the EU

Living and working in an EU country depends on the rules in that country.

You may need to register or apply for residency. You should check that you’re covered for healthcare.

You may also need to exchange your UK driving licence for a licence issued by the EU country where you live.

Check what you must do in the country where you live

 

Businesses that import and export goods

From 1 January 2021 you will need to make customs declarations to move goods into and out of the EU. You should:

• get an EORI number if you do not already have one
• decide how you want to make customs declarations and whether you need to get someone to deal with customs for you

For more information visit the gov.uk sites on Importing from the EU, exporting to the EU and trade with Northern Ireland:

• Prepare to import goods from the EU to Great Britain
• Prepare to export goods from Great Britain to the EU
• Moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland

Stay up to date

You can keep up to date with updates about Brexit by using the links below:

• Visit the central government Brexit web pages here
• Sign up for Brexit email alerts from central government here