Schengen 90/180 post Brexit (again... I know!)

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The RYA's information page about what happens after Brexit:

Brexit - what happens next? | Current Affairs | Knowledge & Advice | RYA - Royal Yachting Association

states in it's final paragraphs:

"The RYA has been lobbying hard to ensure that the inadequacy of the Schengen visa time frames for UK residents who keep their boats in the EU and who wish to cruise in excess of 90 days on Community waters is understood.

We are asking members who would be impacted by the restriction of only being able to spend 90 days in any 180 days in the Schengen area to write to their MP and urge the UK Government to seek reciprocity, as UK allows visitors to stay for up to six months."

I brought this to the attention of my MP by email, and it would seem that he is now going to try to pursue this matter through parliament! Whether his efforts will have any affect, I can of course not say, but it is a positive step in the right direction at least. I would therefore encourage as many people as possible to write to their MPs. It's also worth noting that this was not the first time that I'd emailed my MP regarding this matter, but it is the first time that he has seemingly been willing to pursue the matter at all. It would therefore seem that referencing the RYA and the above paragraph is key.
 
On the RYA Brexit Webinar, they stated that the EU had offered a 6 month deal provided the UK reciprocated. The UK turned it down.
 
On the RYA Brexit Webinar, they stated that the EU had offered a 6 month deal provided the UK reciprocated. The UK turned it down.

RYA getting involved - Oh dear?

I understood that U.K. has offered a 6 math stay if the EU reciprocated but for the EU, Schengen is a fundamental and not up for negotiation.

Hope I am wrong.
 
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On the RYA Brexit Webinar, they stated that the EU had offered a 6 month deal provided the UK reciprocated. The UK turned it down.

That's why our MPs have to get the government to rethink the decision. Based on the above, our liberties are being reducing more than is necessary next year!
 
RYA getting involved -Oh dear?

I understood that U.K. has offered a 6 math stay if the EU reciprocated but for the EU, Schengen is a fundamental and not up for negotiation.

Hope I am wrong.

The UK haven't offered a 6 month stay to the EU, they've agreed it!

To clarify:
EU > UK = 180/360
UK > EU = 90/180
 
T&C is this allowed❓

Sorry - that hadn't actually even occurred to me... I've seen numerous responses in other threads along the lines of 'you might get more response in x forum', and often from your good self!

And please, again to quote your good self, let's keep this thread on track. If you have nothing helpful or supportive to say... etc. :sneaky:;)
 
Sadly, the UK voted to leave the EU. We must now live by the new rules.

I can't see the World Beating Wiff Waffer, given his current track record, changing his mind.
 
RYA getting involved -Oh dear?

I understood that U.K. has offered a 6 math stay if the EU reciprocated but for the EU, Schengen is a fundamental and not up for negotiation.

Hope I am wrong.

No, the RYA said that the EU offered a 6 month visa free for all UK citizens if reciprocated, the UK declined as they wanted to choose who got access.
 
why become fixated on shengen rules,yacht crew signed onto a vessel should be allowed to land using a shore pass that can be renewed every 3 months,indefinitly,since technically whilst the yacht is in the country they are residents,shengen rules should only apply once they are signed off of the yacht.
 
why become fixated on shengen rules,yacht crew signed onto a vessel should be allowed to land using a shore pass that can be renewed every 3 months,indefinitly,since technically whilst the yacht is in the country they are residents,shengen rules should only apply once they are signed off of the yacht.
Interesting idea - probably available to card carrying seamen ? would that be win/win for the RYA to promote more Yachtmasters with commercial endorsements ;)
 
The UK haven't offered a 6 month stay to the EU, they've agreed it!

That’s what I understood.

The U.K. has gone unilateral on this one so provided that they meet the criteria (visas), EU citizens will be able to spend 6 months in the U.K.❓

On reflection because many liveaboards have EU residency; others have a good understanding of the debate and possibly do not have a U.K. MP to contact, possibly the best place for this discussion is Scuttlebutt.
 
Interesting idea - probably available to card carrying seamen ? would that be win/win for the RYA to promote more Yachtmasters with commercial endorsements ;)
this could apply to all non eu flagged vessels,this was common practise in many countries before they joined the eu.
landing cards were issued to the yacht crew,and passports were kept by the immigration untill the vessel left,or crew flew out
 
Sorry - that hadn't actually even occurred to me... I've seen numerous responses in other threads along the lines of 'you might get more response in x forum', and often from your good self!

And please, again to quote your good self, let's keep this thread on track. If you have nothing helpful or supportive to say... etc. :sneaky:;)

To date, no response in Scuttlebutt - surprised by lack of interest from UK based sailors?
 
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