The UK has left the EU single market and customs union and the transition period has now ended. New rules apply to things like travel and doing business with Europe. To get a personalised list of actions for you, your business and your family, use the Brexit checker

Travelling to Europe

From 1 January 2021 there are new rules for travel to the EU, or to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.

Check what you need to do to travel to Europe from 2021.

Staying in the UK if you’re an EU citizen

You need to apply to the EU settlement scheme before 30 June 2021 if you or your family are from the EU, or from Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.

Check what you need to do to stay in the UK.

Continue living and working in the EU

Living and working in an EU country depends on the rules in that country.

You may need to register or apply for residency. You should check that you’re covered for healthcare.

You may also need to exchange your UK driving licence for a licence issued by the EU country where you live.

Check what you must do in the country where you live.

Businesses that import and export goods

From 1 January 2021 you will need to make customs declarations to move goods into and out of the EU.

You should:

Apply for grants if your business completes customs declarations

Find out what grants you can apply for to get funding for recruitment, training and IT improvements if your business completes customs declarations.