Since Brexit, UK citizens are now considered ‘third-country nationals’ when visiting the EU. That means your passport and entry requirements have changed slightly.

When travelling to the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, you’ll need:

• A valid UK passport that’s less than 10 years old on the day you enter the EU

• At least three months’ validity left after the date you plan to leave

• Travel insurance that includes cover for health emergencies

ID cards are no longer accepted for entry to the UK (except for EU citizens with certain residence rights), so always travel with your passport.

Travel tip: don't forget to also familiarise yourself with the entry requirements back into the UK from Europe, for your return trip. Find out more about the UK border controls by visiting the gov.uk site.

If you’re planning to drive in Europe after Brexit, a few rules have changed — but the good news is it’s still straightforward.
Most UK motorists can use their UK photocard driving licence across the EU. However:

• If you only have a paper licence, or your licence was issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP).

• You no longer need a Green Card for car insurance in the EU — but double-check your policy includes European cover.

• Display a UK sticker on your vehicle unless your number plate already includes the “UK” identifier.

When driving in the EU, always carry:

• Your V5C logbook

• Insurance documents

• Breakdown cover details

These will make your journey smoother in the unlikely event of an emergency.

Taking your four-legged friend to Europe is still possible, but the process has changed.

• The EU Pet Passport issued in the UK is no longer valid.
• You now need an Animal Health Certificate (AHC), issued by a vet no more than 10 days before travel.
• Your pet must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies.
• Dogs must have tapeworm treatment before returning to the UK.
• When you travel back, you can use the same AHC as long as it remains valid. For more information on out pet policies visit our travelling with a pet page today. 

Top Tip:

Arrange your vet appointment at least a month before travel to allow for vaccination lead times and paperwork.

One of the biggest benefits for travellers post-Brexit is the return of duty-free shopping!

When sailing between the UK and EU, you can now enjoy tax-free savings on a range of products — from spirits to perfume.

Here’s what you can bring back to the UK duty-free:

• 42 litres of beer

• 18 litres of still wine

• 4 litres of spirits or 9 litres of sparkling/fortified wine

• 200 cigarettes or equivalent tobacco

Remember, if you exceed your allowance, you’ll need to declare your goods to UK customs. For more information on post-Brexit duty-free shopping options, visit our onboard travel information today.