The UK left the EU on 31 January. There is now a transition period until the end of 2020 while the UK and EU negotiate additional arrangements.
The UK left the European Union (EU) on 31 December 2020. New rules apply to things like travel and doing business with Europe.
Use the Brexit checker to get a personalised list of actions for your, your business and your family.
EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens wishing to remain in the UK
The EU Settlement Scheme protects the rights you currently have in the UK including access to healthcare, benefits and pensions. If you’re an European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss citizen, you and your family can apply to the scheme to continue living in the UK after 30 June 2021.
If your application is successful, you’ll get either 'settled' or 'pre-settled' status.
The EEA includes the EU countries and also Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
You may be able to stay in the UK without applying. For example, if you’re an Irish citizen or have 'indefinite leave to remain'.
The application process is free and you need to complete the following three key steps:
- prove your identity
- show that that you live in the UK
declare any criminal convictions.
Read foreign language translations of the EU Settlement Scheme guidance
Read the step by step guide about what you need to do to stay in the UK
UK nationals living in the EU and wishing to remain in the EU
Continuing to live and work in an EU country depends on the rules in that country. For example, you’ll need to:
- register or apply for residency
- check if you are covered for healthcare and register if necessary
- exchange your UK driving licence for a licence issued by the EU country where you live
- check your passport.
Check your rights for the country you live in
UK citizens travelling to the EU
If you’re planning to travel to the EU, you should review the government’s travel information.
Read more about visiting the EU
Consumer rights
Citizens' rights: EU citizens in the UK and UK nationals in the EU
Citizens' rights: UK and Irish nationals in the Common Travel Area
Transition advice for businesses
If you trade any goods or services with the EU, you’ll need to check and follow the new rules. For example, you need to take action if you:
- export goods to the EU
- import goods from the EU
- transport goods by road
- export animals or animal products
export services to the EU.
Read the government's transition business advice
Alternatively, you can contact our business liaison team.
Email: help@wokingworks.com
Phone: 01483 743 487
Woking Borough Council services
We do not expect brexit to cause any significant disruption to our services. We are working closely with Surrey Local Resilience Forum which is coordinating with Surrey local authorities and partners to prepare the county for Brexit. If you have any concerns about the impact on our services, please call 01483 755 855.