BREXIT is an abbreviation for the process of terminating the membership of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the European Union.
The basic fact is that after the transition period (as of 31.12.2020) UK citizens cannot be considered EU citizens.
UK citizens currently living in the Czech Republic:
It is highly recommended to apply for one of these types of residence:
- Certificate of temporary residence: If the UK citizen intends to stay in the Czech Republic for more than 3 months.
- Permanent Residence Permit: If the UK citizen has been living in the Czech Republic for more than 5 years.
- Permanent Residence Permit for a family member of an EU citizen – non-EU citizen: If a third-country national is a family member of a UK citizen for more than 2 years.
For more information please follow the Guide for UK citizens.
UK citizens coming after the transition period (after 31.12.2020)
All UK citizens will have a visa-free regime, according to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 about the Schengen area, allowing them to enter the Czech Republic without a visa and to stay up to 3 months. There is a so called "90/180 rule": they can stay up to 90 days during a 180-day period. However, they may not work (or study) without a visa during this short stay.
If they intend to stay for more than 90 days, as third-country nationals they have to apply for a long-term residence permit.
Health insurance
The UK nationals have to pay commercial health insurance or use public health insurance paid by their employer.
Job market access
UK citizens with a residence card in the Czech Republic on or before the 31st December 2020 will keep the same right to work, as long as they remain residents in the Czech Republic.
UK citizens who apply for a job after the 31st December 2020 and don’t have a valid residence card are subject to the rules for third-country nationals.
Money and tax:
The UK has a double taxation agreement with the Czech Republic. Existing double taxation arrangements for UK nationals living in the Czech Republic have not changed.
A relevant tax authority should reply to all questions related to the double taxation relief.
For more information about taxes, please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/tax-uk-income-live-abroad
https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/taxes/income-taxes-abroad/czechia/index_en.htm
For more information about Brexit, please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-the-czech-republic
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/priorities/brexit