Brit workers could be turned away from EU borders with a no-deal Brexit and unable to do basic business, it has been warned. The web of complex work permits that companies would have to negotiate could see some waiting for months. If the EU countries choose to enforce rules strictly then it could even mean companies face fines. Raj Naik, senior manager at immigration law firm Fragomen said that it could now become a headache for firms that need to send staff to European countries. He reportedly said: “Right now an employer can send a UK employee out to visit Europe without giving it a second thought. “If we have a no-deal Brexit they will have to start questioning where they are going, what they are doing and whether they need a work permit.” It was a view that was championed by Reman campaigner Gina Miller. She tweeted: “British workers travelling to EU will be unable to carry out basic business tasks after #NoDealBrexit unless they navigate complex web of work permits that could take weeks, even months to obtain. This is utter madness. Seema Farazi, head of financial services immigration at EY also warned of trouble ahead for workers. She reportedly said: “As of November 1, assuming a no-deal exit on October 31, businesses will have to navigate red lines across each of the EU27. This is a sea change for UK businesses used to the flexibility that has come with free movement. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised the UK will leave the EU by October 31 whatever happens. Brits would need to apply for work permits on a country by country basis to attend business meetings, network or go to conferences. Some countries such as Germany have arranged waivers for UK workers but Luxemburg is one country that has strict worker restrictions. Naik said: “The basic rule is that if you are going to work you will need a work permit but countries have different definitions of work. “If you are heading out simply to meet people then you will be fine. If you are doing more than that you may need a work permit and that isn’t going to be quick.” Workers living in Europe face their own uncertainty with some countries already having made arrangements in case of a hard-Brexit. Spain will give British residents a 21-month transitional period while France is offering a year and Germany nine months. Many British citizens believe that a quick exit is the only way to go. One Twitter user replied to Gina Miller: “It is worth every penny of effort for the greater good for the country in the long term. “Free of the shackles of our EU paymasters to make our own trade deals, laws, migration and VAT rate. “Embrace the greatest democratic vote ever carried out and let's get out of this cabal in 2019.”
Brit workers 'face being turned away at EU borders under no-deal Brexit'
Brit workers could be turned away from EU borders with a no-deal Brexit and unable to do basic business, it has been warned. The web of complex work permits that companies would have to negotiate could see some waiting for months. If the EU countries choose to enforce rules strictly then it could even mean companies face fines. Raj Naik, senior manager at immigration law firm Fragomen said that it could now become a headache for firms that need to send staff to European countries. He reportedly said: “Right now an employer can send a UK employee out to visit Europe without giving it a second thought. “If we have a no-deal Brexit they will have to start questioning where they are going, what they are doing and whether they need a work permit.” It was a view that was championed by Reman campaigner Gina Miller. She tweeted: “British workers travelling to EU will be unable to carry out basic business tasks after #NoDealBrexit unless they navigate complex web of work permits that could take weeks, even months to obtain. This is utter madness. Seema Farazi, head of financial services immigration at EY also warned of trouble ahead for workers. She reportedly said: “As of November 1, assuming a no-deal exit on October 31, businesses will have to navigate red lines across each of the EU27. This is a sea change for UK businesses used to the flexibility that has come with free movement. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised the UK will leave the EU by October 31 whatever happens. Brits would need to apply for work permits on a country by country basis to attend business meetings, network or go to conferences. Some countries such as Germany have arranged waivers for UK workers but Luxemburg is one country that has strict worker restrictions. Naik said: “The basic rule is that if you are going to work you will need a work permit but countries have different definitions of work. “If you are heading out simply to meet people then you will be fine. If you are doing more than that you may need a work permit and that isn’t going to be quick.” Workers living in Europe face their own uncertainty with some countries already having made arrangements in case of a hard-Brexit. Spain will give British residents a 21-month transitional period while France is offering a year and Germany nine months. Many British citizens believe that a quick exit is the only way to go. One Twitter user replied to Gina Miller: “It is worth every penny of effort for the greater good for the country in the long term. “Free of the shackles of our EU paymasters to make our own trade deals, laws, migration and VAT rate. “Embrace the greatest democratic vote ever carried out and let's get out of this cabal in 2019.”
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