So How long can you stay in Germany after Brexit in 2023?
If you have become a German resident then you can stay as long as you like. But what if you are planning on moving to Germany in 2023 after Brexit or if you own a 2nd home in Germany, or even if you would just like to be able to spend long periods of time in Germany or europe touring? Well the team at Advance Moves International removals has been looking into it for you and we have some answers………………
How long can I stay in Germany after Brexit?
Advance moves has an information page on moving to Germany after Brexit to help with all aspects of Moving to and Living in Germany. Check it out for all the info you need to move to Germany.
90 days is how long you can stay in Germany after Brexit
Basically Non-German residents and UK nationals should still be able to enter Germany visa-free when automatic freedom of movement ends after the Brexit transition period on the 30th December 2020 … but only for short stays of up to 90 days in any period of 180 days..
The 90 days in every 180 days rule
The UK, has been added to the list of visa-exempt countries by the EU, as long as the UK reciprocates the same agreement. This means that unless there is an alternative UK/Germany agreement, UK citizens will be limited to visiting Germany for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without needing a visa.
The 180-day clock would start when you first enter Germany or any other Schengen state as of 2021 as a non-EU citizen, with each subsequent departure and entry recorded and counted at border controls. Once you have been away from Germany or Europe for a full 90 days you will be allowed a new stay of up to 90 days, once you have used up your allowance you will not be permitted to enter another Schengen country without a visa. so basically its 90 days in Europe, 90 days back in the UK, before 90 days is allowed back in Europe.
So 3 months(90 days) is how long you can stay in Germany after Brexit
So basically you can stay for 3 months (90 days) in any 6 month (180 days) period as a general rule. For longer stays you will need to have a visa. 90 days/3 months should be enough for most people holidaying or touring Germany or Europe.
German Border controls and how long you can stay in Germany after Brexit
Just how well policed this counting of days will be, is unknown but expect it to be adhered to.
Those who remain UK residents but own a German 2nd home will therefore need to take extra care when planning a trip to Germany or anywhere in the E.U. to avoid illegally overstaying and potentially being denied re-entry.
You may be required to answer questions at the border about the duration and purpose of your visit. It could be that if you do overstay then penalties may occur or future entry to Germany and Europe is denied or restricted.
For stays over 90 days or the right to work in Germany as a non-EU national, you would need to apply in advance, under as yet unknown conditions and rules.
For more information on Moving to and Living in Germany after Brexit check out the Advance Moves information pages on Moving to Germany after Brexit.
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