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Visas: EU Countries

Commons · Question 31982 · Tabled 21 Feb 2025 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 27 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Mary Glindon

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government plans to hold discussions with the EU on enabling UK citizens to extend their stay in the Schengen Area for more than 90 days in a 180 day period; and if he has made an assessment of the p

Answer

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 27 Feb 2025

The UK and the EU allow for visa-free short-term travel in line with their respective arrangements for third country nationals. The UK allows EU citizens short-term visa-free travel for up to six months. Meanwhile, the EU allows for travel within the Sche...