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Visas: EU Countries

Commons · Question 2499 · Tabled 30 Jul 2024 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 6 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Daisy Cooper

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make it his policy to seek negotiations with the EU on extending the duration of Schengen Area visas for UK citizens travelling to the EU for longer than 90 days.

Answer

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 6 Sep 2024

Both the UK and the EU allow for visa-free short-term travel in line with their arrangements for Third Country Nationals. The UK allows EU citizens short-term visa-free travel for up to six months. Meanwhile, the Schengen Borders Code allows for Third Cou...