Can UK citizen remain living in Germany if we leave EU
#31
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Re: Can UK citizen remain living in Germany if we leave EU
There was a young man on TV this evening being interviewed saying that he was going to vote 'leave' because if there were a huge number voting 'leave' it might wake the EU up and make them give the UK more say.
I really dispair about the youth of today, if people did that then they could vote the UK out of the EU, which was the opposite of what he really wanted
I really dispair about the youth of today, if people did that then they could vote the UK out of the EU, which was the opposite of what he really wanted
Could be! You're the go-to guy to listen to.
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#32
Re: Can UK citizen remain living in Germany if we leave EU
On the contrary, countries such as Spain and Portugal see retirees as cash cows. The retirees typically come loaded with cash, which they spend on local products and services, thereby providing employment for the locals and boosting the local economy, and the retirees don't even take a local job.
A number of countries openly welcome retirees for these reasons, and the last time I checked, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Panama, among others, weren't members of the European Onion.
A number of countries openly welcome retirees for these reasons, and the last time I checked, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Panama, among others, weren't members of the European Onion.
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Re: Can UK citizen remain living in Germany if we leave EU
I remember the grief and pain associated with visiting the "Auslaenderbehioerde" at Tempelhof before we joined the EU. German officals are not all Britanophiles ! Some seemed to take a positive delight in being nasty to me !
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Re: Can UK citizen remain living in Germany if we leave EU
I think you'll always find this anti-outsider attitude in every country. There will always be people who irrationally fear that new immigrants will take their jobs, make them wait longer for health care, drive up housing prices, increase crime, etc. Some of this is what's driving the yes group thinking in the upcoming Brexit vote.
#35
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Rules, are the same (FOR NOW)
But in 2017/18/19 You will need a visa/resident permit card by then.
But in 2017/18/19 You will need a visa/resident permit card by then.
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Re: Can UK citizen remain living in Germany if we leave EU
Yes for sure. It now looks ominous for UK citizens planning to retire in Germany (or anywhere in the EU). Even though the rules will likely stay the same for now, settling there has the risk of having to relocate again.
With EU statements today requesting the UK leave as soon as possible, resdiency rights might also end sooner than expected.
With EU statements today requesting the UK leave as soon as possible, resdiency rights might also end sooner than expected.
#37
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Second the UK are 100% OUT of the eu.
THAT IS IT.
I'm sure 'freedom of movement' will stop.
THAT IS IT.
I'm sure 'freedom of movement' will stop.
#38
Re: Can UK citizen remain living in Germany if we leave EU
Yes for sure. It now looks ominous for UK citizens planning to retire in Germany (or anywhere in the EU). Even though the rules will likely stay the same for now, settling there has the risk of having to relocate again.
With EU statements today requesting the UK leave as soon as possible, resdiency rights might also end sooner than expected.
With EU statements today requesting the UK leave as soon as possible, resdiency rights might also end sooner than expected.
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Re: Can UK citizen remain living in Germany if we leave EU
Making relocation plans without any basis for future legality is pretty risky. The fallout results from the EU exit may be different than what Norway/Switzerland negotiated under different circumstances.
#40
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Maybe, but that possibility is still a big unknown. I think that's a bit too optimistic right now.
Making relocation plans without any basis for future legality is pretty risky. The fallout results from the EU exit may be different than what Norway/Switzerland negotiated under different circumstances.
Making relocation plans without any basis for future legality is pretty risky. The fallout results from the EU exit may be different than what Norway/Switzerland negotiated under different circumstances.
#42
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Could all go right or wrong.
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I suspect expats already settled in an EU country will be allowed to remain in most cases. Those wanting to come after UK separation are much more questionable.
#44
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Anyone from the EU coming to UK will need either
1: Apply visa in there own country
2: Visa on arrival stamp
it's one of them.
#45
Re: Can UK citizen remain living in Germany if we leave EU
Nothing is likely to change until October 2018 at the earliest on the current timetable. I very much doubt EU citizens will require a visa to come to the UK. Worst case scenario they'll be able to visit visa-free but will be unable to work or study without a pre-approved visa. If the UK remains within the EEA or strikes a Swiss-style deal then the status quo will continue.