Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 We have a gig booked for December 7th in Sicily. Should we be applying for visas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 I wouldn't have thought you would be able to until we know what happens on the 31st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floFC Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 In short, nobody knows. I don’t think anyone is talking about needing visas to travel in Europe to/from the UK. Make sure you all have a passport valid for at least 6 months after your planned return date and a clean criminal record 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Mykesbass said: I wouldn't have thought you would be able to until we know what happens on the 31st. And therein lies the problem. How long does it take to get a visa, if necessary? Our USA P1 visas took 3 months. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Have you asked any of the relevant Government agencies? Unfortunately, last time I looked, the language on the .gov.uk web site was very noncommittal full of phrases like "you may need to..." and I doubt it has got any better since then. TBH I don't think anyone will know until the UK actually leaves the EU and what agreement if any is in place at that time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 Just now, floFC said: In short, nobody knows. I don’t think anyone is talking about needing visas to travel in Europe to/from the UK. Make sure you all have a passport valid for at least 6 months after your planned return date and a clean criminal record 😉 But this isn't just 'travel', is it? It's working - a totally different kettle of fish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floFC Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 And if some band members are from the EU, make sure they have their Settled Status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 1 minute ago, BigRedX said: Have you asked any of the relevant Government agencies? Yes- they don't know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 Just now, floFC said: And if some band members are from the EU, make sure they have their Settled Status. We're all 5 from the EU - 4 from UK and 1 dual Eire/UK national - he'll be OK 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floFC Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Twigman said: But this isn't just 'travel', is it? It's working - a totally different kettle of fish. Yes, fair point. I don’t know. All I have said is still valid though, and something you can prepare for now. Any “work visa” type of application would require those I imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Twigman said: Yes- they don't know But they are running the "Get Ready for Brexit" advertising campaign - someone must know 😫 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 Fingers crossed UK won't leave the EU, anyway. Problem solved. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Hard not to be a tiny bit political given the implications of the current situation, and the Government's present stance/behaviour, but this is well worth a read. Sorry but you're unlikely to find it very uplifting: https://www.rawmusictv.com/article/amp/2019/UK-bands-now-have-to-pay-import-duty-and-VAT-on-ALL-merchandise-before-even-entering-Europe-to-tour?fbclid=IwAR0pMAq4J_c40_hFcu3KMgHJT7yVGHcAk5bhD9FBhYTAzJi03gLmRVUinQc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, floFC said: and something you can prepare for now. So how might one clean a criminal record? Asking for a friend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floFC Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Twigman said: So how might one clean a criminal record? Asking for a friend Bribes? New drummer? Edited October 2, 2019 by floFC Drummer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapiro Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, Twigman said: So how might one clean a criminal record? Asking for a friend Take your ABBA record, and put it in a washing up bowl with soapy water. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 27 minutes ago, Mykesbass said: But they are running the "Get Ready for Brexit" advertising campaign - someone must know 😫 That's just propaganda. The only thing ready is the denial/smear machine /end tiny political bit Honestly - it's a minefield - all the uncertainty means you can't plan or be sure. I would follow the advice to get all your passports checked and renewed if they have fewer than 6mths validity on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 35 minutes ago, gapiro said: Take your ABBA record, and put it in a washing up bowl with soapy water. How very dare you.😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) I so hate the idea that there are voters in UK who wish to strip themselves and their fellow countrymen of rights and freedoms we have enjoyed for decades. Who in their right mind would want to curtail their own personal freedom? onanists Edited October 2, 2019 by Twigman 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Is this the reduction in bureaucracy the Leave campaign were promising? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 I’m playing in Paris on November 6th. The Eurostar was very cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zranyard Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 I booked the Eurotunnel yesterday for an overnight gig November 8th - 9th... I booked it and added a few hours of extra time to allow for traffic and congestion at the tunnel, but I am assuming a week after if we did leave with no deal in place, it'll be far worse and maybe even result in us missing the sound check/gig. It is as you say, impossible to plan this stuff properly at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 1 minute ago, ambient said: I’m playing in Paris on November 6th. The Eurostar was very cheap. work permit sorted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zranyard Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Just now, ambient said: I’m playing in Paris on November 6th. The Eurostar was very cheap. Funnily enough I got the eurotunnel for the cheapest price I've ever paid as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 Just now, zranyard said: I booked the Eurotunnel yesterday for an overnight gig November 8th - 9th... work visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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