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Changes to UK passport expiry dates – No Deal Brexit

There will be changes to UK passport expiry dates in the event of a No Deal Brexit on 31 October 2019. The new rules will apply to any travel made after the 31 October in the event of the UK leaving under a No Deal scenario. UK passports will have …

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No-deal extension on Air travel.

In a the case of a “no – deal” Brexit Uk airlines will continue to travel into EU countries. For now the scenario is that the European Commission has extended its previous decision until 24th October, 2020. “With eight weeks to go until the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European …

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Will there be a Brexit delay and General Election?

Members of Parliament who have been trying to stop a no-deal Brexit won a vote last night that means they now have control of the parliamentary agenda today. This likely means that there will be a further Brexit delay in so the UK may not end up leaving the EU …

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PM asks Queen to suspend Parliament

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has asked the Queen to suspend Parliament from 9th September to the 14th October. This will likely prevent UK MPs from being able to stop a No Deal Brexit. Many MPs are unhappy about the move. More information to follow.

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End of Free Movement under no deal Brexit

The UK Government have announced that if the UK leaves the EU under No Deal on 31 October 2019, they will end freedom of movement for EU Citizens as of the 01 November 2019. The news has been announced as part of plans made by the UK Home Office. Despite …

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Message from the British Ambassador to British residents in Greece

I know that many of you are following closely political developments back in the UK and are aware that last week the UK and the EU agreed an extension of the Article 50 deadline until 31 October 2019. This is a flexible extension, so if a deal on EU Exit …

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UK residents of Kefalonia and Brexit

Monday, 18th March. 10.00 to 12.00.’Kefalos’ Municipal Theatre (opp. Court House), Argostoli.   The British Vice Consulate Zakynthos invites UK nationals to a meeting in Kefalonia, to provide an update on the UKs exit from the EU.   Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/547018289138766/permalink/550792262094702/.

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What does Brexit mean for you?

Everyone has been closely following the events of Brexit ever since the referendum in 2016. Many people are wondering what it will mean for them, especially those who have chosen to make their lives abroad in places such as Zakynthos. A series of events are currently being held for UK …

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Expats, vote this May!

Maria Drogitis from the Ionian Echo joined Bobby Gee on Island FM’s Breakfast show to inform listeners that she will be running  Nick Tsipiras  Municipality Council chairman under Candidate mayor Yannis Agalianos in the forthcoming May elections. Maria said “we will be dealing with administrators and people who care about …

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Tourism changes – Brexit – 2019

Whilst Brexit negotiations continue to take place, a number of plans have been put into place for things that affect anyone travelling abroad. This post covers Driving, EHIC, Passports and Visas. DRIVING Guidance has been added to the UK Governments website about documents you will need to use if you …

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