From the end of the month, many EU citizens living here will have to apply for permission to stay - under the scheme.

Irish citizens are exempt - and the scheme doesn't affect British citizens or those already authorised to live here.

So far, this requirement has had little publicity - and (in the unlikely event that an EU trade agreement is concluded) may not be applicable.

The conditions are straightforward but rigid - and it's inevitable that some people living here will not meet the criteria to stay.

Resulting in a new appeals industry - something which will become familiar to us, for a number of newly relevant UK/EU issues.

Something else that'll become live immediately is a new points-based immigration system for foreign citizens (except Irish) who wish to come here. Only those who can contribute to our economy will be considered.

People wanting to move to the UK to work, live or study will have to apply, and pay for a visa. UK citizens going to EU countries will have to go through similar procedures - some distinctly more rigorous.

Delays at ports and airports will result - and those coming here will have to pay a health surcharge of £624 per person, per year - health workers excluded. This clearly marks the beginning of a NHS that's paid for.

Medical insurance in EU countries - or the absence of it - is another major change, as the EHIC card will no longer be valid. Without private insurance - no cover will be available.

Those with serious health issues were able to rely on the EHIC card (without the need to declare their ailments), when travelling in the EU - knowing they would receive the same treatment as locals, for free.

Personal travel insurance requires applicants to declare pre-existing medical conditions - making insurance, for some, vastly more expensive. Detailed medical histories will be a prerequisite.

Ms V Parsimonious wrote:
Medical insurance in EU countries - or the absence of it - is another major change, as the EHIC card will no longer be valid. Without private insurance - no cover will be available.

Those with serious health issues were able to rely on the EHIC card (without the need to declare their ailments), when travelling in the EU - knowing they would receive the same treatment as locals, for free.

Personal travel insurance requires applicants to declare pre-existing medical conditions - making insurance, for some, vastly more expensive. Detailed medical histories will be a prerequisite.

I have always taken out private insurance it's not that expensive.

Did you have travel insurance for your day trip to Bognor ?

Requirements and documentation for bringing your car into the EU are distinctly vague, at the moment. However, you'll have a longer list to cope with.

You driving licence, car registration document and passport will be mandatory - even, perhaps, visas in some cases. The RAC and AA are perplexed.

Green cards, international driving permits and DLVA confirmation (and/or code) may be required - but, it seems, consideration is ongoing.

Ms V Parsimonious wrote:
Requirements and documentation for bringing your car into the EU are distinctly vague, at the moment. However, you'll have a longer list to cope with.

You driving licence, car registration document and passport will be mandatory - even, perhaps, visas in some cases. The RAC and AA are perplexed.

Green cards, international driving permits and DLVA confirmation (and/or code) may be required - but, it seems, consideration is ongoing.

So what's your point ?

Maybe just hire a car or travel outside the EU if the rules are too complex for you - most things can be checked electronically and via apps.

All these could be settled years ago when the public voted to leave but no because MPs etc love to play political football.