Written question asked by Chris Coghlan (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 January 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Thursday, 5 February 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Visas: EU Countries
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to help improve reciprocal visa-waiver arrangements with the EU.
- Answer
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HMG officials and Ministers, including myself, regularly engage the EU and EU Member State counterparts on a range of issues affecting UK nationals. The UK and the EU allow for visa-free, short-term travel in line with their respective arrangements for third country nationals.
The UK allows EU citizens visa-free travel for up to six months; the EU allows for visa-free travel within the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period which is standard for third nationals travelling visa-free to the EU. UK nationals planning to stay longer will need permission from the relevant Member State. The UK Government will continue to listen to and advocate for UK nationals.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 108938
- Session
- 2024-26
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- EU countries Visas Reciprocal arrangements
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- 2026-03-25 15:42:13 +0000
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