Travelling to the EU after Brexit

Travelling to the EU after Brexit – it’s business as usual.

To help you to prepare for travel to the EU after Brexit, we have put together some guides which include everything you need to know about travelling to the EU from 1st January 2021. Looking for Brexit advice when it comes to importing and exporting goods? Please visit our P&O Freight Brexit page for details.

 

From 1 October 2021 most EU, EEA and Swiss ID cards will not be accepted as a valid travel document to enter the UK. You will need to use a passport. For more information and exceptions visit GOV.UK

 

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Update April 2025

 

Travelling into / returning to the UK.

 

Due to animal disease outbreaks (including foot and mouth disease) in the EU, there are temporary restrictions in place for bringing in: meat, dairy and animal products from some animals, and animal products not for human consumption.

 

Current restrictions on bringing meat, dairy, fish and animal products and fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds into Great Britain from abroad can be found by visiting the gov.uk site.

 

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For more information about Brexit check out our Brexit FAQs and take at look at our informative guides before you travel.