Regulation (EU) 2019/592COM(2018)745

Defining whether UK nationals will be subject to a visa requirement when crossing external borders (Brexit preparedness)

Stage: In force, reached 12 Apr 2019
In force: In force since 1 Jan 2021 · CELEX 32019R0592
Lead DG: DG HOME
Last activity: 12 Apr 2019

2 entries · record as of 14 Sept 2026

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Latest: Published in the Official Journal, 12 Apr 2019.

11 Jan 2019
- Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Defining whether UK nationals will be subject to a visa requirement when crossing external borders (Brexit preparedness), 4 responses · Commission
12 Apr 2019
- Published in the Official Journal

1 consultation

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Consultation	Feedback deadline	Feedback received
Defining whether UK nationals will be subject to a visa requirement when crossing external borders (Brexit preparedness)	11 Jan 2019	4

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This regulation determines that UK nationals will not require visas for short stays in the Schengen area, provided the UK grants reciprocal visa-free travel to all EU citizens. It primarily affects border authorities, transport operators, and UK nationals traveling to the EU. The measure is a contingency proposal from the Commission and is currently in force.

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