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<p>The Government recognises the importance of mobility for economic, social and cultural
cooperation. This includes the value of visa-free travel arrangements for UK nationals
and EU citizens traveling to each other's territories for short-term visits. ONS figures
show that in 2018, UK residents made c.54 million visits to the EU of which c.87%
lasted for a period of 13 nights or fewer.</p><p>The EU has already legislated such
that UK nationals will not need a visa when travelling to the Schengen area for short
stays of up to 90 days in every 180-day period. This will apply once free movement
ends and after the end of the implementation period.</p><p><br>The Political Declaration
sets out the aspects of mobility that the UK and the EU have committed to discuss
in the negotiations on the future relationship. This includes providing for visa-free
travel for short-term visits. Any provisions agreed in the negotiations would benefit
all UK nationals, including those who own property in the EU. The detail of future
mobility arrangements with the EU will be subject to negotiation.</p>
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