Brexit

Tourism

BREXIT

EU citizens will need passport to enter Britain as rules change

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/1/21

Identity cards, sufficient in the past, will no longer be accepted

Moving to Finland

BREXIT

Reminder UK citizens in Finland: Apply for Brexit permit by 30 Sept

The Nomad Today 9/6/21

People now moving to Finland must apply for a Brexit permit within three months of arriving in Finland

Work in Finland

BREXIT

Massive drop in EU students at British universities as Brexit bites

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/4/21

The main reason for the drop is the knock-on effects of Brexit, which include significantly higher tuition fees and far more bureaucracy

World

BREXIT

Britain has left the EU single market - here's what will change

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/1/21

Britain and the EU agreed on a 1,246-page Trade and Cooperation agreement. Here are the main changes for example for travelers, migrants and business.

Business in Finland

EU-UK DIVORCE

Brexit means more expensive online purchases

The Nomad Today 12/29/20

When the value of a consignment  exceeds 22 euros , it must undergo customs clearance and is subject to VAT. If the consignment to be declared is transported by Posti, a handling fee (2.90…

World

BREXIT

Britain, EU forge last-minute 'historic' post-Brexit trade deal

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/25/20

Highlighting his disappointment, Michel Barnier, the EU's chief negotiator, said that Britain opted to not take part in the Erasmus programme and that no agreement had been set out for foreign…

Moving to Finland

WITHDRAWAL AGREEMENT

Government rectifies: all UK citizens must apply for right of residence

The Nomad Today 11/2/20

"The new uniform interpretation will clarify the position of the UK citizens living in Finland in future, as everyone will have a new residence permit card. We apologise for the previous incorrect…

World

EU SUMMIT

European Council expresses concern on future relationship with the UK

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/17/20

The EU leaders urged member states, institutions and stakeholders to prepare for the possibility that no agreement will be reached.

Moving to Finland

Migri will charge € 48 to UK citizens for the right of residence

The Nomad Today 9/29/20

According to the withdrawal agreement, a residence permit card must be issued to a UK citizen either free of charge or for a charge not exceeding that imposed on Finnish citizens for the issuing of…

Moving to Finland

BREXIT

UK citizens in Finland must apply for a new right of residence

The Nomad Today 9/17/20

The application period begins on 1 October, the Ministry of the Interior says. The right of residence under the withdrawal agreement will be granted for life .

Moving to Finland

BREXIT

UK citizens in Finland could apply for residence rights in autumn

The Nomad Today 6/11/20

The right of residence under the withdrawal agreement would be granted for life. But it would only be valid in Finland.

Finland

Minister Tuppurainen to attend General Affairs Council

The Nomad Today 2/24/20

The Council will adopt a decision authorising the Commission to open negotiations on a new post-Brexit partnership with the UK.

Tourism

What is it like to travel to the UK after Brexit?

The Nomad Today 2/3/20

The UK has become a non-EU country and new rules will apply in the future regarding travelling to and from its territory.

Moving to Finland

Kela guarantees social benefits to British citizens until 31 December

The Nomad Today 1/31/20

After 47 years of membership, today is the last day of the UK in the EU. A transition period starts now to allow people to clarify their situation.

Moving to Finland

UK citizens will have same rights and obligations as EU citizens until 2021

The Nomad Today 1/27/20

The only significant exception is that the UK will no longer participate in EU decision-making or in the activities of EU bodies. Barriers to trade between the EU and the UK will arise from 1 January…

Moving to Finland

Work replaced family as the most common reason to immigrate to Finland

The Nomad Today 1/20/20

In 2019, first residence permit applications for work increased by 17.4%. Registrations of British citizens almost doubled due to Brexit. Deportation decisions increased by 84% and concerned…

Finland

Finland considers it "sensible" to grant a new extension for Brexit

The Nomad Today 10/21/19

Helsinki is in favor of ensuring an orderly exit of the UK, even if to do so the calendar must be changed again.

World

The key elements of the agreement between Brussels and London

The Nomad Today 10/17/19

Read in this article the details of the agreement regarding the border between the United Kingdom and Ireland, the future economic relationship between the EU and the UK, as well as the next steps…

Finland

Finnish pensions to UK will be paid for one year in case of no-deal

The Nomad Today 10/17/19

The act will enter into force on 23 October 2019 and it will be applied as of the date of the withdrawal if the UK withdraws from the EU without an agreement.

World

EU and UK reached an agreement for Brexit

The Nomad Today 10/17/19

The President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, encouraged European leaders gathered in Brussels for the October European Council to support the proposed deal.