Navigating the Complexities of Post-Brexit Travel with expert Nigel Cleur from CIBT VISAS Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/UZOVxY1f_kQ https://meonvalleytravel.com/

1. Return to Travel
- Post Event Slides -

2. Julian Munsey
Sales Director
meonvalleytravel.com
T: +44 (0) 116 264 5279
E: julianm@meonvalleytravel.co.uk
Introduction
On the 13th May 2021 we ran a digital event called Return To Travel. Below are the
materials from the event including links to the video content more information on our
new partnerships with CIBT Visa, Maiden Voyage and Trees4Travel.
Travel has changed for UK businesses. COVID, working from home, Brexit and travel
restrictions make for a minefield of challenges for Travel Managers. We seek to demystify
some of these changes, with these practical workshops on core changes for businesses
looking to return to travel.
The four topics include: Diversity, Digital Passports, Sustainability and Changes to VISAs.
We would love to help your business return to travel, so please reach out to me
personally: julianm@meonvalleytravel.co.uk

3. Carolyn Pearson - CEO
Maiden Voyage
The challenges of Building an Inclusive Travel Programme
Nico Nicholas - CEO
Trees4Travel
Sustainability a Once in a Life Time Opportunity
Julian Munsey
Meon Valley Travel
#ReturnToTravel – Covid Test, Digital Passports
Nigel Cleur – Key Account Manager
CIBT VISAS
Navigating the Complexities of Post-Brexit Travel
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4. Nigel Cleur – Key Account Manager
CIBT VISAS
Navigating the Complexities
of Post-Brexit Travel
With a career in travel spanning over 25 years Nigel has
worked for a number of the UK’s leading TMC’s in a
variety of management roles. Since 2019 he has
worked for CIBT with the aim of simplify the visa and
immigration process to help clients improve their
global mobility.

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CIBT Update
May 2021
Return to Travel - Post Brexit Requirements

6. Quick Overview of CIBT

7. Pre-Brexit Overview of Process
Difference between Business Travel and
Immigration/Global Mobility roles has now
been blurred – business travel now needs
similar process and assessments.

8. Free movement rights under the agreed transitional arrangements following
Brexit (“Transition Period”) ended at 23:00 on 31 December 2020.
The UK and the EU agreed that their nationals could travel between the 2 areas
“visa free” for business and tourist purposes.
They would be allowed to do so for 90 days within a 180 day rolling period
Agreement was made at a EU level but different definition for business
activities falls down to each of the 27 EU member states’ immigration laws.
The type of activity that you will be engaging in will dictate whether you
qualify as a business traveller
The Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) has been ratified by the EU, but
each State still has different interpretations and many areas where not
covered by the TCA.
What has Changed?

9. How does this affect Business
Travellers needing to travel now
• Main question to ask now is: Am I travelling for Business or Work
This is not a simple question to answer!

10. Current Examples
• DENMARK:
Client sending technicians to assist with stage equipment for live event:
Requirement = Work Permit with Residence Permits (event just 3 days)
Client sending technicians to install new machinery bought by client:
Requirement = exemption to permit under ‘Fitter Rule’
• GERMANY:
Client sending specialist engineers to work at assembly plant:
Requirement = Work Permit - Privileged National
Client installing electrical system upgrade of a canning plant:
Requirement = work permit exempt just labour notification needed
• SPAIN:
Client sending engineers to repair Power Station:
Requirement = Intercompany Transfer Work Permit requirement
• FRANCE:
Client photo shoot:
Requirement = Work permit exempt if for ‘modelling and artistic pose’
Key Takeaway Points:
1. Short stays may still need work permits
2. Same activity in different countries may have
different regulations
3. Need to fully understand and define work
activities
4. There are exemptions but you need to be clear
on the activities

11. Key Summary Factors from the
Withdrawal Agreement
• Overall lack of consistency to the application of the Withdrawal
Agreement amongst the EU27 States especially with visa exemptions
• Tourist and Business travel (specific activities*) permitted visa free in
Schengen area. There is a limited definition for ‘business’:
*Business travel includes activities such as travelling for meetings and conferences, providing
services, and touring art or music
• Visa free - Permitted for 90 days within a 180 day period. Includes
leisure trip so hard for Corporates to track.
• Travellers need to assess their activities before travel to ensure
compliance. Different regulations apply in different countries
• Increased connection between Work Permits and Covid Entry
requirements. Visa Free = Non Essential = No Entry

12. Anecdotal Evidence so far…
• UK/Germany ‘Best Friend Status’ in place – but many permits only being
issued for 6months and not 12 months
• Unclear requirements across EU for many sectors such as Entertainment
and Media sector.
• Denied entry for travellers trying to enter visa free but carrying tool kits
• 11 months processing time for some Italian work permits
• Increased restrictions now put in place by Norway and other EU States
• Sporting Activities generally good exemptions with official documentation
• Laptops being checked being checked for Specific Export Licence
(Carnets) requirements – is laptop being used as key equipment for work

13. Short stay-Entry Requirements
(Visa Free but added requirements)
UK NATIONALS Schengen Visa-Free
Passport must
be issued
within last 10
years
Passport must
have a validity
in excess of
ideally 6
months to
enable travel
Justify the
purpose
of travel
Proof of
financial means
for the
duration of
the stay
Itinerary for
the stay (where
he/she will
stay, and proof
of return)
Comprehensive
sickness
insurance for
the stay
The stay will
not exceed 90
days in a period
of 180 days in
the Schengen
territory
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Travel may be visa free but need to check:
• Posted Worker Notifications
• A1 certificates
• Local Labour Notifications
• Police Checks

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Practical Guidance - What You Need To Be
Thinking About
COMPLIANCE needs
to be the starting
point of any travel
discussion
Clearly understand
and map the
activities travellers
undertake –
Business vs Work
Monitor the
days spent out
of UK – both
leisure and
business
Consider global
workforce for new
assignments –
especially with long
process times
Ensure all travellers
get the right permit
and not the
easiest/cheapest
No Visa –
Consider Posted
Workers and A1
Notifications

15. How Can CIBT assist – BREXIT
• Regular webinars and consultations available for clients
• Compliance advice either case by case or via our new online options
(further details available) and end to end case management
• Support with Posted Worker Notifications and A1 submissions
• Client Sponsorship Licences – employee non UK Nationals
An A1 is a certificate showing that someone can stay subject to social
security legislation in their home state, and therefore does not need to
make contributions into the social security system in the host EU Member
State.
If the employee is assigned to work in a country other than the one
where they normally work, and is providing a service for a person or
entity in the host country, they will be considered a posted worker.

16. Key Summary Points
• Brexit has created an extra layer of complexity for business travellers
• Organisations need to review activities and countries strategically to
source the best employees for any project/job
• There needs to be greater visibility over why travellers are travelling
and over their specific activities in country for increased compliance
• Which Stakeholders need to be involved with Business Travellers –
this is now not just Business Travel Managers or Departments

17. Thank You
for attending
Julian Munsey
Sales Director
meonvalleytravel.com
T: +44 (0) 116 264 5279
E: julianm@meonvalleytravel.co.uk