If you meet residence criteria in more than one EU country, can you apply for residency in more than one country?

It is possible for a British citizen to fulfil the residence criteria under the Withdrawal AgreementWithdrawal Agreement The Withdrawal Agreement sets out the terms of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and provides for a deal on citizens’ rights. It sets out a transition period which lasts until 31 December 2020. During this time you can continue to live, work […]

Will it be possible to move ageing parents over to Austria for care purposes in the future?

Under the Withdrawal AgreementWithdrawal Agreement The Withdrawal Agreement sets out the terms of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and provides for a deal on citizens’ rights. It sets out a transition period which lasts until 31 December 2020. During this time you can continue to live, work and study in the EU broadly as you did before 31 January 2020.   […]

When the Art 50 EUV card expires after 10 years will the same renewal process apply for the next 10 years?

No, not quite. The so-called 10-year card only needs renewing every 10 years because of the photograph, just as a passport is renewed. There can be no checks for employment or income limits, or whether you are on social-security or similar. Once you have earnerd permanent residency rights (which is confirmed by you having a […]

What will the situation be for children of UK nationals living in the EU regarding studying in the UK in the future?

UK nationals living in the EU (or in EEAEEA The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of the 27 EU Member States as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The United Kingdom is not part of the EEA./EFTA states and Switzerland) and who return to the UK to study will continue to be eligible for student […]

Will British Citizens be able to use their UK driving licence in Austria?

The answer depends on whether you are resident in Austria or not (and of for employment in Austria you are likely to be required to be resident). Under Austrian law relating to driving licences, British citizens resident in Austria will need to exchange their licences by 30 June 2021. Family members joining you in Austria […]

I hold a passport of another EU Member State in addition to British citizenship. Do I need to get an Art 50 EUV card?

If you originally registered in Austria using a British passport, have not included your other nationality on your MeldebestätigungMeldezettel Austria requires everyone living in Austria (both Austrians and foreigners) to register their place(s) of residence with the local authorities. The confirmation of this registration is called a Meldebestätigung (EN: confirmation of registration), although it is […]

I am a long-term resident with an Austrian spouse. Will I have to change my residency paperwork?

Regardless of who you are married to, or how long you have been here before 2021, every British citizen must apply for either an Article 50 card, or for the more restrictive non-EU citizen residency permit before the end of 2021.

Why do I need to change my UK Driving Licence to an Austrian one?

If you are resident in Austria, you will need to exchange your UK driving licence for an Austrian one by 30 June 2021. Validity of licences with additional categories (e.g. for driving certain types of vehicle or pulling large trailers) that are issued in another EEAEEA The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of the 27 […]

When can I apply for my Art 50 EUV card?

Applications open in January 2021 (4 January due to public holidays and the weekend). While you can already book appointments in Vienna for January 2021, the application can be made at any time in 2021. Before the end of 2020, you must make sure that your current residency documents are in order.

I live in a neighbouring EU country and commute to Austria for work, what will I have to do?

British citizens holding permanent residence in a neighbouring country and working in Austria, commuting on a daily/weekly basis, in particular on cross-border contracts already classed as EU cross-border commuters, will continue to be recognised as such and won’t need work permits to continue this arrangement after 31 December 2020 as UK cross-border or “frontier” workers […]