What happens if I’m in the EU when we brexit?

[Trainsandsewingmachines]

Originally we wouldn’t have been...but now we will.
We will be in France - we will fly out as EU citizens and return as third country nationals.

What will this mean - does anyone know?
I’m presuming getting out there will be fine and would think it will be easier getting back post brexit than going out? Because we would go through immigration in the UK as UK nationals which should be fine...
A bit worried about it though.

I'd expect delays- as illustrated by the border staff 'work to rules' protest at the Eurostar Paris terminal recently.
It'll all be annoying... not exactly impossible to travel but a real faff.

Unless the UK government REALLY piss off the EU, you should be fine as the EP has arranged a short term plan (9 - 12 months) so MOST flights and ferries will run. Most likely some delays but you won't be completely stranded.
If your flight is one that does London/Paris/Berlin/London for example, the EU are ruling out the Paris/Berlin element for UK owned airlines as they have said they must be UK to ONE EU destination. It is conditional so may not have a massive effect and your airline should let you know anyway and would (probably) notify you.

Given the total shambles so far, I don’t think anyone really knows what will happen...

We don't even know when it will be yet, unless I have missed a news update.

I'd expect planes and trains to work but it's really the queues getting through security that I'm personally dreading. I travel 2-3 times a month so I'm not looking forward to that. Fingers crossed things will get sorted quickly.

Of course it's all good if there's a transition.

I'm going to be returning to my home in Germany post Brexit. For Brit expats in this situation to be admitted back in, the German govt has advised carrying proof of settlement (official address registration, lease document, employment contract etc.) as well as passport. I guess the advice is sensible for France too.
Hope this helps a bit. It is rather shit eh?

My previous post was based on an official announcement from the EU laying out the 'emergency measures' the EU will adopt if there is no deal.
I don't have a link for it but it will be on the European Parliament website.

I'm in the same position and secretly hoping the EU will take a shine and decide to keep me. Right now I shan't mind one little bit.

If we leave with no deal, the EU have emergency measures in place to ensure that flights can still fly (albeit with some restrictions). As long as you are not having a UK airline fly you between two EU countries, you should be fine to get home. Flights to and from the UK from EU should be ok but may be delayed.

I would though suggest leaving extra time for the airport, as you can expect delays both ends. Follow the news closely to find out how large delays are and how much extra time you will need to allow.

I’m assuming going out on the 10th should be as normal... just coming back.
It’s a direct flight.

There has already been agreement to keep everything as before brexit. Why don't you even know this? You could easily google and find this stuff out rather than posting a thread on here. Everything has agreed already including ports, airlines, transition of goods etc etc.

Misplaced hysteria and ignorance is just honestly ridiculous op.

Watching with interest!
We will be jn France then too, returning on the 14th. Unfortunately we're driving, back through Calais 😬.
I expect long delays there if we no deal. Will be bringing plenty of food and water and sleeping bag.
If I was flying I wouldn't be at all worried, whatever the outcome of tomorrow. I would still leave PLENTY of time for airport etc . Good luck!

Springwalk
To be fair, there is reasonable evidence to suggest that the 650 members of the HoC haven't read and understood the WA and PV documents yet.
The fact the UK should have been leaving in 19 hours and they can't decide what to do yet shows something is severely flawed.

Well I can’t fond any definitive information about what happens if you are abroad when brexit occurs! Particularly no deal brexit!

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You must be going for a long time? We don’t know for sure what/if there will be an exit date yet.

www.gov.uk/government/publications/flights-to-and-from-the-uk-if-theres-no-brexit-deal/flights-to-and-from-the-uk-if-theres-no-brexit-deal

1tisILeClerc

It has nothing to do with 650 HoC members.

The civil service have made contingencies for airline arrangements following a no deal brexit (which I assume op is referring to, as if we leave with 'the' deal it obviously will be a non issue)

Exit day will be the 22nd of May with the deal, and the 12th of April without a deal.

Misplaced hysteria and ignorance is just honestly ridiculous op.

Thanks for your helpful thoughts.

It isn't remotely clear what will happen and I'm in the same boat as the OP, slightly worried about how it will all go. Nobody is being hysterical.

I always do this anyway but make sure you have the telephone number of the nearest British Embassy or consulate. I'm old and well travelled and will be in EU on holiday in late May.

I am abroad as well and will be out of the country if we exit with no deal on 12 April and I’m concerned. No one knows anything for sure. It isn’t misplaced hysteria, just the fact that at present it’s a massive shambles and I have no faith in the U.K. government sorting it out!

Pack rubber rings & water wings, the way Brexit is going crazy, anything could happen. It's getting stupid now the lengths Theresa May will go through to get her deal over the line. Hopefully for you it won't be over & it should be ok.

{ Springwalk Thu 28-Mar-19 18:39:11

1tisILeClerc

It has nothing to do with 650 HoC members. }

The fact that with 15 hours to the original 'leave' date the HoC can't make their minds up is the problem which is making a mess of everything. You are correct that their 'input' is not directly related to travel.

@Springwalk that's all about airlines. Everything I've seen suggests they are very much expecting potential long delays at the ferry ports, unless you know otherwise? We are due to travel through Dover on 15th with small children and a dog...not convinced it'll be happening.