POLITICS

EU wants to relax visa rules for young Britons

Brussels proposes post-Brexit deal that would give under-30s the ‘right’ to work and study on the Continent for up to four years
As part of the plans EU citizens would also be allowed to attend universities in the UK without having to pay international fees
As part of the plans EU citizens would also be allowed to attend universities in the UK without having to pay international fees

Britons under the age of 30 would be allowed to live and work in Europe for up to four years under an EU plan to improve post-Brexit youth mobility.

The European Commission said that it wanted to negotiate a new agreement with the UK that would create a “right” for young people on both sides of the Channel to travel abroad for a longer period of time.

Under the proposals, published on Thursday, anyone aged between 18 and 30 would be eligible for a new visa that would allow them to travel to any EU country for up to four years to work, study or volunteer.

At present, Britons wishing to stay longer than 90 days must apply for a work, education or resident’s visa,