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<p>The Government discussed arrangements with the EU for British Citizens travelling
to the Schengen Area. Regrettably, the EU consistently maintained that British Citizens
will be treated as Third Country Nationals under the Schengen Borders Code from 1
January 2021. This means that British Citizens are able to travel visa-free for short
stays for up to 90 days in a rolling 180-day period. This is the standard length of
stay that the EU offers to nationals of eligible third countries that offer visa-free
travel for EU citizens, in line with existing EU legislation. British Citizens planning
to stay longer will need permission from the relevant Member State. This may require
applying for a visa and/or permit.</p><p>The UK's Trade and Cooperation Agreement
with the EU confirms that both the UK and EU currently provide for visa-free travel
for short-term visits for each other's nationals in accordance with their respective
laws. The detail of those arrangements is set by domestic law. The Government does
not typically enter into bilateral agreements on visa-free travel.</p>
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