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That's not the whole reason.
Even if we'd done it, we don't seem to ever want to spend any money on enforcement of almost anything, unlike a lot of the rest of the EU.
Also in many EU countries the benefits systems rely on prior contributions.
We actually have quite a few structural differences.
It needed an ID card to enforce. That was politically unpopular.
It needed an ID card to enforce. That was politically unpopular.
That's because Blair was using a sledge hammer to crack a nut. Other countries have cards e.g. Ireland and numbers that allow you access to benefits but aren't "ID cards".
"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JR
The notion about EU citizens just coming and claiming benefits I believe is misleading. You can’t without going through the hurdles of getting accomodation without income, nino, bank statements paperwork.
An easier route for getting residency permit might be to invest in a property in portugal, or my favourite: go to the local titty bar and merry someone from there.
Can someone please share knowledge on how to register in Germany before Brexit to get Residence permit and the biometric card.I have no intention to stay and work in Germany but would like to get Residence permit for me to work there in 2021 if things do turn bad here in UK.
You need to be legally resident in an EU country before the end of 2020. Each country varies in exactly what they require and how they administer the process. In some, it's sufficient simply to be legally resident (declaratory), in others there's also a registration process (constitutive).
The main problem is of course Covid-related restrictions. You might be able to find a lawyer to do the necessary for you in Germany. At a minimum that would involve renting a flat and there will probably be health and social insurance registration implications.
You don't have to be present in the country on 31/12, but you can't be absent for more than six months per year while you're building up 5 years towards permanent residence.
If you're prepared to plough a bit of cash into it, you might therefore be able to have the optionality of getting a few months into the year and deciding whether you want to move to Germany to work. But if you move there, and move away again, you will lose all rights under the Withdrawal Agreement and become a third-country national.
I'm not sure I'd bother personally, because among all the EU-27 Germany is known for having quite a good and efficient process for third-country nationals via the Blue Card. (This is EU-wide, but again, all member states administer it differently).
Can someone please share knowledge on how to register in Germany before Brexit to get Residence permit and the biometric card.I have no intention to stay and work in Germany but would like to get Residence permit for me to work there in 2021 if things do turn bad here in UK.
Can this be achieved in a day trip or do they hold the passport for a while to be sent back with the residence sticker.
Can someone please share knowledge on how to register in Germany before Brexit to get Residence permit and the biometric card.I have no intention to stay and work in Germany but would like to get Residence permit for me to work there in 2021 if things do turn bad here in UK.
Can this be achieved in a day trip or do they hold the passport for a while to be sent back with the residence sticker.
Thanks
you do know that Brexit has already happened? Or have u woken up from a rather long nap?
you do know that Brexit has already happened? Or have u woken up from a rather long nap?
Brexit happened at the end of January, but we are in a transition period. Thus in principle one can still move to an EU member state, and EU citizens to the UK, although it's not easy with Covid restrictions etc.
I'm going through the same process, so might be able to help. Most of the information is in the link below. Essentially, you need to do Anmeldung in Germany (this is possible online due to the pandemic) then fill in an online form (link at the bottom of the webpage). You'll then be invited to come for an interview.
I'm going through the same process, so might be able to help. Most of the information is in the link below. Essentially, you need to do Anmeldung in Germany (this is possible online due to the pandemic) then fill in an online form (link at the bottom of the webpage). You'll then be invited to come for an interview.
Btw, if you don't have a place to do Anmeldung, feel free to give me a shout.
Very nice of you to offer help but this bit is exactly what the OP hasn't done and isn't going to do:
Who is a beneficiary of the Withdrawal Agreement?
Are you a UK national or a family member of a UK national and already living in Germany in accordance with EU law or moving to Germany by 31.12.2020? Will you continue to live in Germany after 31.12.2020?
If so, then you have a right of residence here conferred by EU law.
Can someone please share knowledge on how to register in Germany before Brexit to get Residence permit and the biometric card.I have no intention to stay and work in Germany but would like to get Residence permit for me to work there in 2021 if things do turn bad here in UK.
Can this be achieved in a day trip or do they hold the passport for a while to be sent back with the residence sticker.
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