The UK Withdrawal Agreement Deadline – June 30th, 2021. If you’re British, you’d better hurry up!

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Hey everyone!

The last time I “spoke” to you, I wrote about a rabbit!

Not today mate!

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When a strange rabbit came to live in our garden – goodness me. No!

It’s been a while, but I’m sure you haven’t forgotten that even though I live in Germany, I am indeed British.

And a very proud British German at that!

But let me be clear. 

I might be German and a 100% for Europe, but I’m still British, and I’ll be British to the end!

You heard that here first, so let’s get down to the nitty-gritty!

The UK Withdrawal Agreement! What’s that?

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What you need to know about the Brexit withdrawal treaty!

Before we go any further, let me make it clear that I am not a lawyer, so if you need legal advice, go ahead and contact an expert specialised in naturalisation / citizenship matters. This post is based on my personal experience and material provided by the British Embassy in Berlin. For the sake of clarity, this article will focus on Germany.

I assume no liability for the accuracy of the enclosed data.

Right, now that’s out of the way, let’s push on.

The Brexit transition period, otherwise known as the Withdrawal Agreement came full circle on December 31st, 2020.

Brexit video auf Deutsch!

This Agreement sets out the terms of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, and provides for a deal on Citizens’ Rights.

It set out a transition period which lasted until 31st December 2020.

What this means is that British people who do not have dual citizenship, will no longer be able to move freely within the EU!

As long as you remain resident in Germany at the end of the transition period, you will be covered by the Withdrawal Agreement, and your rights will be protected.

Any rights that are not covered by the Withdrawal Agreement will be the subject of future negotiations.

In plain English, if you’re a British citizen and moved from the UK to Germany or if you’re in Germany and want to move to a different EU country, if you haven’t already requested residency documentation, you’d better hurry up!

The UK Transition – UK in Germany / UK Nationals in the EU
Register your residence in Germany
If you live in Germany, make sure you’re registered!

The Withdrawal Agreement secures:

  • residency
  • the right to work or study
  • access to healthcare, benefits and education
  • lifetime protection of pensions
  • the right to bring existing close family members to live with you

If you live in Germany, click here or here

I’ve been clamouring for years for Brits in Germany to get dual British – German citizenship, however, not all is lost.

In order to secure these rights, you should request a new residence document by 30 June 2021.

The new residence document for UK nationals in Germany (Aufenthaltsdokument-GB)

If you haven’t a clue what I’m talking about or simply tuned everything out in the last few years months, here are some links to get you going:

Residency

UK nationals in Germany should report their residence to their local foreigners authority (Ausländerbehörde) by 30 June 2021.

Missing the deadline will not lead to a loss of Withdrawal Agreement rights however, having an Residence Document GB or Aufenthaltsdokument-GB in the future, will make it easier to prove that you hold those rights.

You’ll need to do so in when travelling internationally, applying for jobs, or making benefit or pension claims.

Anyone who has not yet reported their residence should take action now.

For more info, click here

Driving Licence

30 June is also the date by which UK nationals who were living in Germany before 1 January 2021, must have exchanged their UK driving licence for a German one.

If you haven’t done so yet, you should do so now.

For more info, click here and here

Passport

Please check if you need to renew your British passport now! As a UK national travelling abroad, it must:

  • have at least 6 months left
  • be less than 10 years old (even if it has 6 months or more left)

If you do not renew your passport, you might not be able to travel to most EU countries and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

To check if your passport is valid for travel to Europe, click here

To renew a British passport, click here

NOTE: These rules do not apply to travel to Ireland. You can continue to use your passport as long as it’s valid for the length of your stay.

Citizens’ Rights – EU citizens in the UK and UK nationals in the EU

If you’re not sure of your rights, the UK government has written a document that outlines the rights you can expect from 01.01.21.

For more details click here

Brexit transition – New rules for 2021

Are you worried about the new rules in 2021?

You’re not alone!

‘Best to get up to date information from the UK govt itself. Click here

Visit Europe from 1 January 2021

For everything you need to know if you’re a UK Citizen visiting / travelling to any part of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, please check details from the official GOV.UK website. Click here

Or read this: Warning! If you’re British, live in Europe and want to travel in 2021, here’s what you need to know!

Brexit!

Need I say more.

As you all know, I’m a very proud British person but as the coronavirus pandemic raged through the world, Britain fell apart and continued it’s thorny path to a hard Brexit. Was it any wonder that British expats in Britain, and beyond, scoured for information as to what to do, and landed on my page?

I’ve personally been through the process and have retained both British & German citizenship. It’s still not too late so if you need any help, I offer a consultancy which you can find here!

Meanwhile, read on:

I don’t usually write about politics on my blog, but that was the beginning of my doing so.

I’m so glad that I live in Germany,‬ because I applied for German nationality a few years ago, and got it!

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Anything Else?

Life after Brexit: What will change?
Changes to rules for UK nationals travelling to Europe
Information for frontier workers

Do you have the new residence document for UK nationals in Germany (Aufenthaltsdokument-GB)?

UK Transition | Time is Running Out.

Stay up to date for the latest up-to-date UK / Germany government info!

For government websites, click here!
  • The Living in Germany guide – Foreign & Commonwealth Office / Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (GOV.UK) – English
  • Living in Europe guide (GOV.UK) – English
  • Residence documentation for UK nationals in Germany guide (GOV.UK) – English
  • Information and events for British citizens in Germany – British Embassy Berlin, British Consulate General Dusseldorf, and British Consulate General Munich (GOV.UK) – English
  • The UK Government’s passport checking tool (GOV.UK) – English
  • Key facts and actions to take information sheet (GOV.UK) – English
  • ‘The Withdrawal Agreement: Your rights & actions you need to take’ booklet (GOV.UK) – English
  • UK in Germany – the British Consulate & Embassy Facebook page – English
  • How to confirm your rights step by step (Guide) – United Kingdom National Support Fund (UKNSF) – English
  • FAQ on Brexit and the online registration form – Berlin Immigration Office – English
  • Online registration for residency if you live in Berlin – Landesamt für Einwanderung, Berlin (LEA) – English
  • Aufenthaltsdokument-GB – Senatsverwaltung für Inneres und Sport / BerlinOnline Stadtportal – German
  • Residence document-GB – Landesamt für Einwanderung, Berlin (LEA) – English
  • Certificate of registration at the main residence (Meldebestätigung) – German
  • Information for UK nationals and their family members about the right of residence provided for in the Withdrawal Agreement – Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community (BMI) – English
  • Guidance on employment rights of UK nationals in Germany – Bundesministerium des Innern, für Bau und Heimat (BMI) – German
  • Guidance on employment rights of UK nationals in Germany – Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community (BMI) – English
  • Q&A – Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) – German
  • The Federal Employment Agency hotline for UK nationals in Germany (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) – English
  • The Federal Government’s Application Notes for the Implementation of the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement – German
  • The Federal Government’s Application Notes for the Implementation of the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement – English
  • The UK National Support Fund Programme (UKNSF) – Internationale Organisation für Migration (IOM) Deutschland – German

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