Brexit: Visa-Free Travel For Short Term Tours Allowed In 20 EU Member States
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0:00 Brexit: Creative’s Visa-Free Travel for Short Term Tours Allowed in 20 EU Member States
1:31 Brexit: Creative’s Visa-Free Travel for Short Term Tours Allowed in 20 EU Member States
The UK government announced that British musicians and performers will be able to enter the EU Member States through a free route work visa permit.
As the United Kingdom successfully exited the European Union (EU), British nationals have been subject to more stringent EU entry rules as third-country nationals.
Just like any other third-country national, British nationals have to apply for a permit if they want to work, study or just stay in the EU for more than 90 days.
This has affected the Creative Sector who is not able to move freely across EU borders.
This means that touring artists and bands may need a work visa for each individual country that requires it.
Something that leads to more administrative work and costs if you want to take a tour within the European Union.
According to a press release on 11 October, the British Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) stated that the following countries have confirmed offering free route work visa permits for British performers and creative professionals:
The Countries are:
* Austria
*Belgium
* Czech Republic
* Denmark
* Estonia
* Finland
* France
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3:39 British Government Supporting Creatives
We are now actively engaging with the remaining EU Member States that do not allow visa and permit free touring, — the press release
and calling on them to align their arrangements with the UK’s generous rules which allow touring performers and support staff to come to the UK for up to 3 months without a visa
Moreover, the British officials have approached their counterparts in Spain, Croatia, Greece, Portugal, Malta, Bulgaria, and Cyprus regarding the matter, and the discussions are still ongoing.
4:22 Concerns on Short Term Visa Free Tours
Last August, when the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announced that 19 EU countries are allowing visa-free short-term touring, the music industry cautiously welcomed the announcement.
Concerns were raised as major territories such as Spain, where British musicians have issues, are not included on the list.
The announcement also does not address issues regarding crew, drivers, and carnets or fees for moving equipment.
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