Could Andy Burnham’s EU Rethink Spell the End of the 90-Day Rule for British Expats?
British second-home owners and regular visitors to Spain could eventually benefit from a significant change in post-Brexit travel restrictions after Prime Minister Andy Burnham opened the door to renewed discussions about freedom of movement between Britain and the European Union. The controversial 90-day rule, which has disrupted the lives of thousands of British property owners […] The post…
British expatriates and second-home owners in Spain may soon enjoy greater travel flexibility following Prime Minister Andy Burnham's suggestion to revisit post-Brexit EU travel restrictions. The controversial 90-day rule, which limits British passport holders to a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen area, has been a source of frustration for many British property owners and frequent visitors to Spain.
Burnham has opened the door to renewed discussions about restoring freedom of movement between Britain and the European Union, signaling his willingness to engage in an "honest discussion" about Britain's future relationship with Europe. While Burnham ruled out re-introducing the Schengen border-free zone or replacing the pound with the euro, any relaxation of the 90-day rule would require substantial political negotiations and EU agreement.
A UK-EU summit scheduled for November 20 will provide an opportunity for Burnham to explore improved cooperation with European officials. For now, British visitors must continue to adhere to the existing 90-day restriction, but Burnham's intervention has brought this politically sensitive issue back into the national debate.
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