You will be very pleased to hear

With all the uncertainty of Brexit, naturally i have been asked will it have any affect on cruises. Many of the Cruise Lines have stated reassurance or what some referred to as ‘Our Brexit Promise’.

However the European Parliament has now confirmed that UK citizens will not need a visa to travel to the EU for short stays after Brexit, even in the event of a no deal.

Woohoo i hear you cheer.

Back in November the European Commission announced the intention to allow UK citizens to travel to the EU for up to 90 days within a 180-day period without needing a visa. On the 3rd April the European Parliament voted to approve this legislation.

Abta’s Chief Executive said the vote “provides absolute certainty that UK holidaymakers and business travelers will be able to travel visa-free to Europe, deal or no deal”. “It follows on from the confirmation a few weeks ago that flights will continue to operate, even in a no deal.”                                                                                                                                             

He continued to say “This means that two of the most important concerns for UK tourists and business travelers visiting the EU have been addressed and will provide a further boost to confidence about travel to the EU after Brexit.

“While it is encouraging that these issues have been addressed, securing a deal is very much the preferred outcome, and we encourage parliamentarians to explore all options to avoid a no-deal.

“With the ongoing uncertainty about how and when the UK will leave the EU, it is difficult for travel businesses to predict what will happen, so it is important Members continue to plan and prepare for any eventuality.”

Many people who have shown concern will no doubt breath a slight sigh of relief from this bit of news. Like me i’m sure you will be glad when it comes to an end.

Naturally i would encourage you to always check your passport validity and visa requirements for anywhere you may be travelling to. CIBT or the GOV websites always have very handy information for this kind of thing.