The UK government has written to
365,000 British nationals living in Europe, including 33,475
people in Italy, with advice on the actions they need to take to
prepare for the end of the UK transition period on 31 December.
The letters, sent to UK State Pensioners and benefit recipients,
give advice on how to register for residency and healthcare,
exchange driving licences and check new passport validity rules
online.
"Since 2017, British embassies across Europe have organised 853
outreach events, with more than 510,000 Brits attending in
person or online," said Jill Morris, the British Ambassador to
Italy.
"We will continue to support them, including through our ongoing
public information campaign."
UK nationals' rights to continue living in EU member states are
protected by the Withdrawal Agreement, provided they are
permanently resident and exercising their treaty/free movement
rights by 31 December 2020
The British government has been running a public information
campaign featuring online, radio and newspaper adverts across 30
countries informing UK nationals of the actions they need to
take, along with hundreds of town hall meetings, street
surgeries and online Q&As run by the UK's Embassies, High
Commissions and Consulates across Europe.
London has also allocated £3 million for charities and community
voluntary organisations across Europe to assist UK Nationals
that may need additional help to register or apply to protect
their residency rights. This includes potentially at-risk
groups, such as pensioners and disabled people and those living
in remote areas or who have mobility difficulties.
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