How long can a Portuguese citizen stay in the UK?

6 months
Holders of Portuguese passports can stay in the UK for up to 6 months without a visa. They are not permitted to work without a permit, but may visit for tourism and leisure purposes. By 2025, ETA registration will be necessary to take advantage of these visa-free privileges.

Can I travel with my Portuguese ID card?

From 1 October 2021 you need a valid passport to travel to the United Kingdom (UK). If you become a UK resident on or before 31 December 2020, you can continue to use your ID card to travel between the Netherlands and the UK until at least the end of 2025.

Can a Portuguese citizen live in UK?

Portuguese citizens will be able to enter the United Kingdom for stays of up to six months with their valid Citizen Cards until the 30th of September 2021. From the 1st of October 2021, a Passport will be required to visit the United Kingdom.

Can I have a Portuguese and British passport?

Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. This means you can be a British citizen and also a citizen of other countries. You do not need to apply for dual citizenship. You can apply for foreign citizenship and keep your British citizenship.

Can I enter the UK with a Portuguese ID card?

Your identity document should be valid for the whole of your stay. If you’re travelling with a passport or national identity card, it must be registered on your UK Visas and Immigration account if any of the following are true: you have settled or pre-settled status.

Can I travel from UK to Portugal with ID card?

. The UK Government has indicated that, as from 1 October 2021, a valid passport is the required entry document; ID cards will no longer be accepted.

Can Portuguese passport holders go to UK?

Can an EU citizen live in the UK?

If you’re an EU , EEA or Swiss citizen Irish citizens can continue to enter and live in the UK . EU , EEA and Swiss citizens can travel to the UK for holidays or short trips without needing a visa. You can cross the UK border using a valid passport which should be valid for the whole time you are in the UK .

Does Portugal allow dual citizenship with UK?

Most Brits who contemplate taking on Portuguese citizenship don’t want to give up their British nationality so the good news is that Portugal permits dual nationality and you can keep your British passport.

Can EU citizens work in the UK?

The short answer is, Yes, EU citizens can work in the UK after Brexit, but they need to apply under the Skilled Worker Visa or EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).

Can I leave UK with EU ID card?

EU , EEA and Swiss citizens can travel to the UK for holidays or short trips without needing a visa. You cannot use an EU , EEA or Swiss national ID card to enter the UK unless you: have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man’s settlement schemes.

Do I need a British passport if I live in Portugal?

If you’re a Portuguese citizen, you qualify for a Portuguese Passport. If UK leaves the EU, this probably means that you will need a passport to leave/enter UK, but not necessarily a British passport.

Can I travel to the UK with a Portuguese ID card?

Your Portuguese Citizen Card has probably the same status as any other Identity Card you and you will probably need a Portuguese passport to enter the UK since it appears you are not a UK citizen. This area is a bit fuzzy at the moment.

What happens to my Portuguese passport if the UK leaves the EU?

If UK leaves the EU, this probably means that you will need a passport to leave/enter UK, but not necessarily a British passport. Your Portuguese passport along with the residence permit in the UK will be enough.

Can I Drive in the UK with a Portuguese driving licence?

Use your Portuguese licence if you need to drive in the UK and other EU countries as a visitor. Exchange it for a UK licence without taking a test if you return to live in the UK, as long as you originally passed your test in the UK or in an EU country.