Find out what this means for you.
After 31 January 2020 there will be a transition period until the end of 2020,
while the UK and EU negotiate additional arrangements.
The current rules on trade, travel, and business for the UK and EU will continue
to apply during the transition period.
You, your family or your business can take some actions now to prepare for 2021.
What you can do now
Actions you can take now that do not depend on negotiations.
Preparing your business
If you move goods into or out of the EU, you must get an EORI number.
You should also decide how you want to make customs declarations
and whether you need to
get someone to deal with customs for you.
and whether you need to
get someone to deal with customs for you.
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.
if you or your family are from the EU,
or from Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
Living and working in the EU
Living and working in an EU country depends on the rules
in that country.
in that country.
You may need to register or apply for residency.
You should check that you’re covered for healthcare.
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.
for a licence issued by the EU country where you live.
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