The rules that apply to citizens and businesses who wish to move, work or study in another country after the end of the transition period will largely depend on the outcome of the ongoing negotiations on the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom. If no agreement is reached, the rules and regulations applicable to third countries outside the EU must be applied. For the period after the uk`s withdrawal from the EU, a transition period has been agreed, ending on 31 December 2020. During this transitional period, the right of residence initially remained unchanged. Only after the end of the transition period will the legal situation change. From 1 January 2021, the UK will no longer be part of the single market or the customs union. Even if an agreement on the future relationship is reached by the end of the year, the EU`s relationship with the UK will fundamentally change and will be very different from when the UK was a member of the single market. Take, for example, the customs and tax formalities that are then necessary. Like the EU Member States, citizens and businesses in Germany and the EU as a whole must prepare for these consequences of the end of the transition period, whether or not an agreement is reached on the future partnership with the UK. Since its withdrawal, the UK has had no say in the EU institutions. British citizens are therefore also excluded from participation in European Citizens` Initiatives and do not have the right to vote in local elections in other EU countries or in elections to the European Parliament or in such elections. Citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland have very similar rights to EU citizens.

The EU has concluded agreements with these countries on very extensive rights of residence. If you are both a British citizen and a citizen of one of these countries, you should behave like Jane in our example. The Withdrawal Agreement provides for a transition period until 31 December 2020, which can be extended once by one or two years if the EU and the UK agree to do so together. Other issues related to withdrawal, in particular social security, including pension rights or recognition of professional qualifications, are not covered here. Please contact the responsible authorities, e.B. .