WHAT CHANGES IN TRANSPORT BETWEEN EUROPE AND UNITED KINGDOM?
New regulations for entering Britain after leaving the European Community: Is a passport required to go to Britain? This is one of the most recurring questions travelers ask before boarding ferries going outside the borders of Europe. After Brexit, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are non-European states, let’s see what changes
Things to know when traveling to the UK:
- ‘Access to the territories of Great Britain, including airports and ports, is allowed only with a valid passport. Nota Bene: the validity of the passport must last for the entire period of stay.
- The Collective passport is not accepted by British customs control, so it is not a valid document for entering the UK
- What is E.T.A.? The British government”s Electronic Travel Authorization being tested. This is a six-month validity electronic visa that will be introduced in 2024. At present, E.T.A. is not mandatory for European citizens coming to Britain.
- What is the EU Settlement Scheme? The EU Settlement Scheme is a U.K. residency program aimed at European citizens residing in the U.K. as of 2019. European citizens who have them can continue to use their ID cards in Britain. European travelers outside the EU Settlement Scheme, Without a passport, they may be turned back at the border.
- European citizens entering Britain for a stay of less than six months do not need visas.
The changes introduced by Brexit regarding travel from the EU to the UK are constantly being updated. Before leaving for England, Scotland, Gallles and Northern Ireland, it is always advisable to
consult the official website of the U.K. government.
The Calais – Dover route to Britain by ferry.
The most convenient and popular way to reach Britain from France is the Calais – Dover route. Crossing the English Channel by ferry usually takes about 1 1/2 hours. Fast ships, on the other hand, take about 35 minutes.
The Brexit to date has had no major impact on ferry connections from France and Europe. The Calais – Dover route did not undergo any particular changes.
Shipping Companies P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways and Eurotunnel Le Shuttle regularly ply the Calais – Dover route transporting travelers and cargo between the two sides of the English Channel on a daily basis.
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