Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 45861

EU Countries: British Nationals Abroad

Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 28 April 2025

Question

Daisy Cooper

Liberal DemocratSt Albans

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has had discussions with his Schengen Area counterparts on exempting UK citizens from the restrictions on visiting Schengen Area countries.

Answer

Nick Thomas-Symonds
The UK and the EU allow for visa-free short-term travel in line with their respective arrangements for third country nationals. The UK allows EU citizens short-term visa-free travel for up to six months. Meanwhile, the EU allows for travel within the Sche...

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