Brexit
The Brexit scenario

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Paperwork

"The green residence certificate is still valid in Spain," says British ambassador.

Jason Moore06/05/2022 14:11

Travel to the Balearics

Latest headlines

British woman misses out on Mallorca holiday over passport validity

Britons are advised to check their passport validity carefully as under this rule.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter11/02/2022 08:00

Brexit and the European Union

Letters to the editor

Brexit Outcome

One reader gives his opinion about Brexit. Find out what he has to say.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter17/01/2022 14:19

Costs more.

Latest headlines

Britons will have to pay for entry to Mallorca from 2022, says media report

The European Commission confirmed the payment and pre-registration will apply for any trips to all Schengen area states, plus the non-Schengen micro-states of Andorra and Monaco.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter23/12/2021 10:11

Spain has taken one step in the right direction, will it go all the way?

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Has the 90 days has its day?

Spain has taken one step in the right direction, will it go all the way?

Humphrey Carter19/11/2021 10:40

“There must be thousands of expat Brits with skills which are needed in Britain...”

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Skills gap

“There must be thousands of expat Brits with skills which are needed in Britain...”

Jason Moore16/11/2021 10:26

“The 90 day rule should be abolished because it will have a big impact on holiday home owners...”

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Stamp it out, please

“The 90 day rule should be abolished because it will have a big impact on holiday home owners...”

Jason Moore15/11/2021 10:02

Brexit continues to be full of surprises, now it’s VAT and customs and excise duties.

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Brexit costing Mallorca

Brexit continues to be full of surprises, now it’s VAT and customs and excise duties.

Humphrey Carter11/11/2021 10:21

UK nationals living in Spain after Brexit

Latest headlines

British Government extends help to expats in Spain

The UKNSF provides funds to eight organisations to support UK Nationals who need assistance with their residency applications.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter07/04/2021 13:04

Union Jack & Spanish Flag.

International

Update for British Nationals Living in Spain

“The Spanish Government has no plans to deport British citizens who have made Spain their home and for this reason.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter30/03/2021 19:37

30,000 or so British sailors who currently keep their boats in EU waters, and who are facing a threat to long-distance cruising

Latest headlines

Four out of five British boats may quit long-term cruising in EU waters

The failure of the UK and EU to reach an agreement means that UK citizens can now only visit Schengen countries for 90 days in every 180, making it impossible for boat owners to spend a whole season exploring Europe’s coasts and inland waterways.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter25/03/2021 12:55

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination campaign

International

EU, UK in new skirmish over vaccines as post-Brexit ties sour

"This pandemic has put us all on the same side in the battle for global health. We oppose vaccine nationalism in all its forms."

Reuters10/03/2021 15:02

the former Lord Mayor of Westminster

Latest headlines

“We may not be in the EU but we’re still Europeans, the 180-day rule has to be resolved...”

“I’ve contacted four different lawyers in Mallorca, each one has a different answer and the Spanish Embassy in London is closed due to Covid..."

Humphrey Carter10/03/2021 12:44

The 90/180 day rule

Latest headlines

British businesses and families being hit by Brexit travel rules

‘180 days in Spain’ campaign to challenge the new limit on how many days British residents can spend in the EU have highlighted a host of problems.

Humphrey Carter10/03/2021 12:21

Property in the Mallorca countryside

Latest headlines

Fighting to resolve the 3-6 month trap for Britons in Spain

Interview with Andrew Hesselden, who owns a home in Mallorca and is campaigning to defend the rights of part-year British residents.

Humphrey Carter06/03/2021 16:15

Camilla Hiller-Fry of EuroCitizens

Latest headlines

“No one could have really known what Brexit was going to entail ...”

Interview with Camilla Hiller-Fry of EuroCitizens, a body created to defend the rights of Britons in Spain and Spaniards in the UK.

Humphrey Carter23/01/2021 19:44

Boats in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

British skippers will not be able to captain Spanish yachts

Bilateral and reciprocal agreements are being worked on to make matters more flexible.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter11/01/2021 18:19

The House of Commons during a stormy Brexit debate

International

"Brexpats", forgotten by the UK government

Brexpats in Spain association says British residents feel "deceived" by politicians.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter11/01/2021 17:10

Potato processing in Sa Pobla, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Sa Pobla potato exporters facing Brexit bureaucracy

More paperwork, but there is experience of trading with "third countries".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter01/01/2021 16:35

Westminster Bridge, London

International

Travelling between the UK and the EU post-Brexit

New rules on travel, including what to do with a cheese and ham sandwich.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter01/01/2021 16:13

Gibraltar

International

Spain and UK reach agreement in principle on Gibraltar

Agreement has been reached "without prejudice to the inalienable claims" to sovereignty.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter31/12/2020 16:36

On February 1, 2020, the transition period started

International

End of transition period Q&A for UK nationals living in Spain

Key questions that have been asked about the transition.

British Embassy29/12/2020 18:11

Comment

Change of heart

“Johnson faces the prospect of getting a deal which is needed and not rejected by parliament...”

Jason Moore23/09/2019 09:38

Brexit meeting

Brexit

“Protecting the rights of British nationals in the EU is an absolute priority for the UK Government”

They discussed the issues affecting the more than 300,000 British citizens who have made Spain their home.

British Embassy, Madrid10/09/2019 10:18

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Brexit breakthrough

“Is the Brexit mess finally coming to an end...? I think so. There are now two different teams.”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/09/2019 09:47

LLoyd Milen

Pensions

Uprating guarantee for UK State Pension recipients living in Spain

There is no need for individuals to take any action unless your circumstances change between now and 31 October.

UK.Gov.UK04/09/2019 15:04

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Brexit cash

“Brexit was meant to save money, it certainly isn´t at the moment.”

Jason Moore04/09/2019 09:49

Dominic Raab, British Foreign Secretary

International

£3 million grant to help UK nationals in the EU prepare for Brexit

The Government wants to support those who may find it harder to complete all the paperwork.

03/09/2019 10:32

Boris Johnson

News

Johnson plans to restrict parliament time before Brexit

The move limits the amount of parliamentary time available to lawmakers who want to prevent Prime Minister Boris Johnson from leaving the EU without an exit deal.

Reuters28/08/2019 11:06

Comment

Brexit down to the wire

“Corbyn has managed to bring together his coalition but is it enough...”

Jason Moore28/08/2019 10:10

Sadiq Khan, who was speaking in Palma on Saturday.

Brexit

"I fear for the rest of the country; no-deal Brexit is no good"

Sadiq Khan voices his concerns about Brexit and the extent to which other policies have been neglected.

Humphrey Carter03/08/2019 17:22

Comment

Brexit

“Deal or no deal... Who will blink first in the big Brexit battle...”

Jason Moore30/07/2019 11:14