Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 52780

Visas: EU Countries

Tabled: 15 May 2025

Answered: 20 May 2025

Named Day

Question

Graham Leadbitter

Scottish National Party — Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has had discussions with his European counterparts on improving visa-free travel arrangements to Europe for British citizens.

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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