The Withdrawal Agreement provides for citizens rights upon the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The following are some FAQ’s based on policy set by SEF (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras). Conditions for Residence covered by the Withdrawal Agreement 1. I am a British citizen, living and working in Portugal. To…
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The United Kingdom leaves the European student exchange programme, Erasmus, as a consequence of the post-Brexit trade agreement reached with the European Union. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a replacement programme, named after British mathematician, Alan Turing.
The commercial agreement established between the United Kingdom and the European Union will allow the mobility of European and British citizens for short stays (maximum 90 days consecutively). As of yet, there is still no agreement for longer stays. The agreement does not cover the right of UK nationals to…
The outcome of the transition period for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union is not yet certain. There is so much uncertainty at the moment (the 31st of December 2020 is the date scheduled for the end of the transition), that no one can predict what will happen from the 1st of January 2021, especially in the circulation of goods between the EU and the UK.
Businesses in Portugal have prepared systems for non-resident UK nationals to participate in “tax free” purchases as of 01 January 2021. The plan allows for the recovery of VAT paid on eligible purchases when exiting Portugal. There is a minimum amount of €61.50 within an establishment to be entitled to…
The Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) and the United Kingdom Embassy today launched a campaign for British citizens living in Portugal, or those who intend to do so by the end of the year, to register as residents as part of the UK's exit agreement from the European Union.