Do HM passports text you?
In response to Twitter users, HM Passport Office said: “Yes, this is an official text message. “As the rules for travel to most countries in Europe will change if the UK leaves the European Union with no deal, we have introduced this SMS communication to advise them to check their passport.”
Will I get a text from passport office?
The texts will be sent to those who provided their mobile number when they applied for their current passport. Not everyone provides a mobile number, and contact details may have changed, so even those who do not receive a message should check their passport.
Does my passport need 6 months?
You need to have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe (not including Ireland). You need to renew your passport before travelling if you do not have enough time left on your passport.
Can you travel from UK to Europe without a passport?
If you are an EU national, you do not need to show your national ID card or passport when you are travelling from one border-free Schengen EU country to another. Driving licences, post, bank or tax cards are not accepted as valid travel documents or proof of identity.
Do UK citizens need a Schengen visa after Brexit?
British passport holders do not need a visa to visit countries in the Schengen Area short-term after Brexit. The UK has now joined a group of visa-exempt third countries which means that, although the UK is now a third-nation, its citizens are not subject to visa requirements.
Do you need a visa for France from UK after Brexit?
British citizens do not require a visa if spending up to 90 days over a 180 days period in the Schengen area. You may however be asked like any other third country nationals to justify your travel by the Immigration Officer (means of living, address of stay, medical travel insurance…).
How long can a French citizen stay in the UK?
If you get pre-settled status, you can live and work in the UK for up to 5 years. After you’ve lived in the UK for 5 years, you should apply for settled status to stay for longer. You can spend up to 2 years outside the UK without losing your pre-settled status.
Is British passport good?
THE British passport is now MORE powerful since Brexit, according to the latest survey. The best passport to have is a Japanese passport, which has come out as the strongest passport in the world for four years, having 191 countries they can visit without the need for a visa.
Do I need a visa to go to France in 2020?
you can travel to countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. to stay longer, to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons, you will need to meet the French government’s entry requirements.
Can I stay in France after Brexit?
Now that the UK is a non-EU country, British tourists can spend no more than 90 days in any 180-day period inside the Schengen Zone (which includes France) visa-free. It is possible to stay longer than three months at a time in France, but you will need to apply for a long-stay visa.
Can I move to France from UK?
As a UK and EU citizen, you won’t need a visa if you are moving to France before Brexit. If you are moving to France after Brexit however, you may need a visa in order to move and live in France. This may mean you will need a work permit and a confirmed place of work before you begin your move from the UK to France.
Do French need visa for UK?
EU travellers can still visit the UK without needing a visa after 1 January 2021. Most people can only enter the country as a visitor for a limited period. Information on travelling to London after Brexit can be found on the official UK government website.