Brexit Holiday

[nailit]

Im going on holiday on October 31st (Antwerp & Amsterdam).
October 31st of all flaming days....
Been reading some posts on Face Book news feed regarding going on holiday after Brexit (if it happens). Getting a bit worried about it all...havnt had a holiday for 8 years and now this.
Don't take all that I read on FB as gospel but is there any chance that said holiday could be cancelled on the day?
(I might be a victim of fear porn here...hope so)
Thanks.

[Buenchico]

You could experience additional delays at passport control (both when entering Belgium and when returning to the UK) but I doubt that you'll have many other problems.

[fiction-factory]

Yes, ignore Facebook and all the scare stories from both sides

[Rationalist]

Should be fine.
Entering Europe ahead of the deadline late on 31 Oct, you will still be an EU national, so should not experience any immigration issues.

Entering UK on a UK passport (whether we are in or out) should also be OK - except for possible delays at passport control.

I'm scheduled to fly to South France on Friday 1 Nov. I am expecting delays, but nothing worse.

EU has made arrangements to ensure flights will not be interrupted by legal issues, in the case of a no-deal departure.

However, the Eurostar trains are expecting problems. I believe it is not possible to book trains after 1 Nov at present (but willing to be corrected).

UK has said it will impose strict border controls from the first minute after we leave. It is very likely the EU will adopt a similar policy, unless negotiations are successful.

Trouble is, there is no way one can apply for a visa at present.

But if you are inside the post-Brexit EU borders ahead of Brexit, even by a few minutes, you should be OK.

[Cloverjo]

Sorry nailit, but
Well done all you Brexiters!

[Buenchico]

>>> However, the Eurostar trains are expecting problems. I believe it is not possible to book trains after 1 Nov at present (but willing to be corrected.

Well, I'm happy to correct you!

I've just searched for trains on the Eurostar site after the planned Brexit date and they're appearing normally.

Further, this is shown there:
"We expect to maintain services on the existing basis, timetable and terms and conditions following Brexit. We are working closely with our station partners, Governments and border authorities on both sides of the Channel to ensure that robust plans are in place for us to continue to operate in either a deal or 'no-deal' scenario"

Source:
https://www.eurostar.com/uk-en/travel-info/service-information/eurostar-travel-updates

[Rationalist]

Thank you Buenchico. You are right; I was wrong - Oh the penalties of overhearing a comment by some random peson and beleiving it without checking :)

[DTCwordfan]

Enjoy your time and your dosage of Flemish food....roll mop herrings and bread - with genever or a good Flemish monastery beer.

[Prudie]

I sometimes think the remainers actually want everything to go tits up out of pure spite.

[sanmac]

Just so they can say "See, I told you what would happen."

[ummmm]

I can't see that. No-one would wish their life more difficult out of spite, surely.

[nailit]

I just want to absorb the atmosphere of the red light area TBH.
Not to bothered about the rest of the trip.
Would be a travesty if Brexit bu ggered me for just one trip of a lifetime ;-)

Im not getting any younger....

[ummmm]

Take plenty of cash.

You'll be offered drugs every few steps.

Besides that it's really nice.

[nailit]

Thanks ummmm
don't take drugs of any description so wont be much of a temptation to stay away from. The Red Light Area might be a different kettle of fish ;-)

[TonyV]

Just do not take to much cash out with you at a time. Hotel should have a safe where you can deposit anything valuable and cash.

[nailit]

If I can bloody get there on Oct 31st....

[nailit]

//Hotel should have a safe where you can deposit anything valuable and cash//
Sleeping on boat Tony.
One night in Amsterdam Then sailing to Antwerp.
Day trips in effect.

[ummmm]

I don't take drugs either but it gets annoying being offered them.

The red light district was fascinating but for different reasons ;-)

[Peter Pedant]

well you have been to jail Nailit
and Dutch jails by comparison are comfy

[Jordyboy9]

Be careful nailit or it won’t be TULIPS FROM AMSTERDAM

[Bazile]

// Then sailing to Antwerp. //

If you're chartering a vessel for the journey , and you get lost ; just look out for a bloke on an oil rig ; and he'll point you in the right direction