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Commons · Question 89319 · Tabled 10 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 17 Nov 2025

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Asked by Joshua Reynolds

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the 90 in 180 day Schengen rule on (a) employment levels among UK-based HGV drivers working in international transport and (b) the competitiven

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 17 Nov 2025

The Schengen 90/180-day immigration rule has applied since 2021 to all UK nationals (including drivers of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) and coaches) undertaking short stays for leisure and work in the Schengen area. The Schengen 90/180 limit is a fundamental...