The transition period and free movement ended on 31 December 2020. Until 11pm on 31 December, EEA nationals could travel to the UK with their European passport or identity card and remain here indefinitely so long as they register under the EU Settlement Scheme (see below). From 1 January 2021, EEA nationals require a visa to live and work in the UK.
What happened on 1 January 2021?
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