Preparing for Brexit

The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. Take action now to get ready for new rules from 1 January 2021.

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

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

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