The 海角视频 has left the EU and the Brexit transition period is over. We are no longer part of the EU customs union, single market or VAT area. This means the rules around travelling to the EU for business or work purposes have changed.
Currently, under the latest COVID-19 advice, travel is allowed only where it is not reasonably possible to complete that work within the 海角视频. However, if you are planning to travel to the EU in the future, there are new rules to follow, and you can start preparing in advance of your trip.
New Rules
You may need a visa, a work permit, or to complete declarations for any goods or cash you鈥檙e intending to take with you. Business travel includes activities such as travelling for meetings and conferences, providing services and taking goods to sell.
Jackson & Seddon imports organic wine sourced from small vineyards across Italy, especially those that do not ordinarily sell to the 海角视频. Before the pandemic, owner Rob Seddon would visit the country at least four times a year.
鈥淭ravelling to Italy is a key part of my business,鈥 he explains. 鈥淚 need to meet with the wine producers, sample new vintages and discover new wines for our customers.鈥
Covid-19 restrictions both in the 海角视频 and Italy mean that Rob hasn鈥檛 travelled since 2020. This year, however 鈥 restrictions allowing 鈥 he is planning on travelling for the autumn harvest.
This in-person connection to Italy is vital for Rob鈥檚 business. 鈥淚 love to tell the stories of the vineyards and the wines they produce,鈥 he says.
Rob sometimes drives to Italy, accompanied by his dog, Cooper. 鈥淚 am aware that the rules for travelling with pets has changed, but I鈥檝e discussed this with Cooper鈥檚 vet so we鈥檙e prepared,鈥 he says.
Much of Rob鈥檚 work while in Italy won鈥檛 require a visa, but he is making sure he stays up to date with the latest guidance. 鈥淚鈥檓 aware that I鈥檇 have to look into visas and work permits if I were there for other reasons, such as providing an after-sales service.鈥
It鈥檚 vital that anyone considering leaving the 海角视频 follows up-to-date travel advice and understands the rules around both for the country they are travelling to, and for their return to the 海角视频 鈥 that includes any quarantine requirements.
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The travel actions that everyone needs to take
All travellers to the EU must now:
- Check your passport is valid for travel by visiting
- Check you have the correct driving documents
- Ensure your travel insurance covers all your needs, including healthcare
- Organise pet travel 鈥 contact your vet at least one month prior to travel
5 more things to check
As well as the actions all travellers must take, there are five extra things to consider when travelling to the EU for work.
1. You may need a visa or work permit, depending on the length of your trip and the type of work you do. Check the specific requirements of the country you鈥檙e visiting as they do vary.
2. Make sure you are aware of rules around travelling with goods, equipment or cash.
3. Check your qualifications will be recognised in the EU if you provide services such as engineering, teaching or legal services.
4. Check whether you will still have to pay 海角视频 income tax, and also whether you will pay social security contributions in the country where you work or in the 海角视频.
5. Check whether you need indemnity insurance for your employees.
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