Due to Brexit, a lot of additional paperwork sits on EU and UK shoulders. Then those piles of administration processes are to be understood by every UK national who either travels abroad, send some goods or is doing any other business overseas. We can all agree that Brexit brings changes especially to those who live abroad, this is why we have gathered for you information about the documents UK nationals need to live in Europe.
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What is a withdrawal agreement?
A withdrawal agreement is an international agreement between the UK and the EU. The agreement sets out how the UK’s EU membership will end. The agreement describes the status and rights of both British citizens in the EU and EU nationals living in the UK. It also covers the UK’s financial obligation.
Another fact worth mentioning is that if the withdrawal agreement covers you, it means that your entire family and the people living with you are also covered. The withdrawal agreement will only cover if you are:
- A worker or self-employed person in your resident country,
- Student and can prove that you have enough money to survive on and a comprehensive health insurance,
- Self-sufficient and can prove that you have adequate finances to live on and a comprehensive health insurance,
- Already have the right to permanent residence in the country.
Residence documents for UK nationals in the EU
There are numerous residence documents that nationals of the UK need to live in the EU. Some of these are:
- Residence documents and status,
- The biometric residence card,
- Withdrawal agreement.
Healthcare, pensions, and benefits for UK nationals in the EU
To enjoy healthcare, pensions, and benefits as a UK national in the EU, the first thing you must do is to notify the government office that deals with these issues. It is worth mentioning that the type of benefits you enjoy depends on whether your move is permanent or not and where you move to.
Some of the benefits you can enjoy include; the UK state pension. While living in the EU, your UK state pension will keep increasing with the rate paid within the UK. Other benefits you can enjoy when living in the UK include;
- Bereavement support payment;
- Industrial injuries benefits;
- Maternity allowance;
- Statutory maternity, paternity, and statutory sick pay.
UK nationals studying in EU
Everyone who has been living in the EU before the start of 2021 you have the right to access education as other nationals. You get to enjoy things like a home fee status. The home status is the fee rate enjoyed by students who live in Europe.
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