As the date by which the UK must leave the European Union (EU) on March 29, 2019 approaches, MPs have once again rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's draft withdrawal agreement. As a result, the deadline for leaving the EU has been postponed to April 12, 2019.
However, if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal (hard Brexit), the following changes for Danes living in the UK will be found in relation to residence and work permits.
As a Danish citizen in the UK, you can maintain your right of residence
However, those who wish to remain in the UK must apply for settled status. Otherwise you will lose your previous rights. This registration can be completed online or via the app. This means foreign workers in the UK can apply for a residence permit so that they can maintain permission to live and work in the UK. This registration option is currently available until December 31, 2020.
In connection with this registration, the UK authorities may request to see certain types of documents. Examples include letters from your employer confirming that you work there, pay stubs, criminal records, and various forms of identification. Additionally, authorities may require these to be translated by a certified translator. Our UK division, Alphatrad UK, ensures prompt and competent certified translation of all documents, if required.
If you do not do this registration, you may lose your rights after December 31, 2020. Unless you have a special work permit, you will lose the right to stay and work in the country, and this will also affect your social security, such as the public hospital system (NHS) and other insurance coverage. It is being Social benefits.
Working in the UK in the future as a Danish citizen
In the event of a 'no-deal' Brexit, Danish nationals wishing to live and work in the UK will have to submit an application for an entry and residence permit to the Home Office (a division of the UK Home Office).
No more roaming charges
There are currently no roaming charges in Europe, but roaming charges may be reintroduced for UK nationals wishing to travel to Europe (EU), as well as for EU nationals wishing to reside in the UK. may apply.
border control
Essentially, all Danish nationals and all other EU nationals can enter the UK without a visa as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days. Therefore, you can enter the country with an ID card until December 31, 2021, but after this date you will need a passport.
