Brexit And Germany: An Essential Guide For Employers And Employees

UK workers who live in Germany or who wish to travel there on business are subject to new rules since the Brexit transition period ended on 31 December 2020.

1. GUIDANCE

1.1 Has any guidance been issued on how UK nationals can obtain settled residence status and permission to work from 1 January 2021 and what proof of residence is needed for current residents to maintain their status?

Yes.

There are two categories of UK citizens:

Category 1: UK citizens resident in Germany prior to or on 31 December 2020

Subcategory a: Withdrawal Agreement applicable

Under the Withdrawal Agreement (WA) concluded between the UK and the EU, UK citizens and family members resident in Germany by 31 December 2020 can live and work in Germany beyond this date if they fulfil the prerequisites stated in the WA. They must register with the local foreign nationals office in Germany to obtain a 'Residence Document-GB' (Aufenthaltsdokument-GB) to prove their status by 30 June