Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 27444

Visas: EU Countries

Tabled: 29 January 2025
Answered: 5 February 2025

Question

Brian Mathew

Liberal DemocratMelksham and Devizes

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will take steps to negotiate a six-month visa waiver scheme with the EU.

Answer

Nick Thomas-Symonds
Both 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 Schengen Borders Code allows f...

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