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We are an Apolitical web service aiming to get out clear fact-checked information post-Brexit for all workers allied to the creative arts sector both in the UK and the EU, this includes Musicians / Actors / Dancers / Filmmakers / Technicians of all disciplines / Managers / Promoters, in fact, everyone who needs facts .. on work permits/visas/carnets/tax/ merchandise rules/logistics etc
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Ian Smith UKEARTSWORK
Please note nothing within this youtube channel constitutes "immigration advice' you should always seek such advice from a licenced professional
Please do subscribe and share as widely as possible this affects many outside the creative world of work as well!
Ian Smith UKEARTSWORK
But why? I’ve done this before, why can’t I now ?A warning into the UK for work via PPE concession
A very simple word of warning on using PPE ( letters of invitation ) coming into the UK ... yet again another band refused entry , even though they had used exactly the same method before .. ... reminiscent of last years problems evidenced through a couple of different German bands at different ports of entry .. few links below on the stories at that time...
www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/apr/10/german-punk-band-humiliated-after-being-refused-uk-entry-due-to-post-brexit rules#:~:text=German%20punk%20band%20'humiliated'%20after,due%20to%20post%2DBrexit%20rules
ORF FM4 Austria national Radio ( Web page in English )
fm4.orf.at/stories/3032997/?fbclid=IwAR2eT04G2fO3CvR7MLuV5WAEMELp7QVRtv0H3JRL1n9uDK9cdAoIYaBznZs
EGOFM Munich ( interview in English link on page ) webpage in German
www.egofm.de/radiowelt/killt-der-brexit-die-musikindustrie
WDR Online ( In German )
www1.wdr.de/mediathek/av/video-punkband-darf-nicht-nach-england-einreisen-100.html?fbclid=IwAR2m9vzT1LCoH2Gye1oI6zHnczPbC4HNNloCQfYPfj0sk7pSoJ7bdrhYzfU
Previous Video link here for PPE
czcams.com/video/GkNRXiuqRqQ/video.htmlsi=oXPuiCPiJB7aNcM_
www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/apr/10/german-punk-band-humiliated-after-being-refused-uk-entry-due-to-post-brexit rules#:~:text=German%20punk%20band%20'humiliated'%20after,due%20to%20post%2DBrexit%20rules
ORF FM4 Austria national Radio ( Web page in English )
fm4.orf.at/stories/3032997/?fbclid=IwAR2eT04G2fO3CvR7MLuV5WAEMELp7QVRtv0H3JRL1n9uDK9cdAoIYaBznZs
EGOFM Munich ( interview in English link on page ) webpage in German
www.egofm.de/radiowelt/killt-der-brexit-die-musikindustrie
WDR Online ( In German )
www1.wdr.de/mediathek/av/video-punkband-darf-nicht-nach-england-einreisen-100.html?fbclid=IwAR2m9vzT1LCoH2Gye1oI6zHnczPbC4HNNloCQfYPfj0sk7pSoJ7bdrhYzfU
Previous Video link here for PPE
czcams.com/video/GkNRXiuqRqQ/video.htmlsi=oXPuiCPiJB7aNcM_
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Internal Schengen border controls 2024 check the description for more info
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( Sorry about video quality some tech issues this morning ) and yes its the EURO cup championships NOT the EU football championships misspoke sorry :-) Many may not know but the EU as a unitary area ( Schengen ) retain the rights to occasionally temporarily close their borders to full inspections for specific purposes ... QUOTE Temporary Reintroduction of Border Control The Schengen Borders Cod...
No merch if coming in on PPE .. sorry ...
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Inevitably many reasons to work out how to enter the UK as a creative or creative group and this companion video to the PPE route vanishing but concession being still there is this ( Video is linked for this ) So bottom line if bringing in merch to sell direct to the public PPE concession route is likely not for you and use the COS concession route .. also linked ... with CoS concession no limi...
Permitted paid engagement visa for the UK no longer exists ( the concession does though ) explainer!
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Here below you'll find links and an explanation ( with massive thanks to Steve from T&S immigration for digging this out ), and to Tina as well both of whom are good friends and who I often confer with .. The actual Standard visitor visa link is here www.gov.uk/standard-visitor Note in the advice above you can enter and work under PPE for ONLY the FIRST 30 days ... The advice regarding entry is...
The ETA online application for pre authorised, entry into the UK ! VERY limited use at the moment .
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Been asked about this a lot recently thus ! As per the ETA .. here are a few links and also at the moment as of Feb 1st 2024 apart from Quatar note this quote from the UK govt website ( also linked below ) QUOTE From 1 February 2024, the scheme will be introduced for nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. In the future, the scheme will be implemented ...
Etias latest update for 3rd country nationals entering the EU schengen area for ANY reason plus ...
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Remember when this comes in this is for everyone who is not a citizen of the EU states OR those that have either legal residency cards OR article 50 cards ( post Brexit residency card ) ETIAS main link .. travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/what-etias_en Other detailed link etias.com/articles/eu-etias-launch-timeline#:~:text=The European Commission (EC) has,ETIAS) starting in May 2025. Ian UKEARTSWOR...
Permit free events and festivals in the UK .. Nope , you can't do other shows as well ! ( legally )
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A very quick refresher here .. if coming in and doing a permit free event in the UK you cannot do other paid shows whilst in the UK using that as an entry point. If caught ( at the border ) you can be refused entry , if caught on site you can be deported and the employer open to large fines .. really NOT a good idea ! There are scenarios of other shows as unpaid , this is allowable , but if cha...
Working in Switzerland as a musician
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It really is that simple , no changes since Brexit ... Link to official Swiss website on this rule www.zh.ch/content/dam/zhweb/bilder-dokumente/themen/migration-integration/einreise-aufenthalt/weisungen/Künstler_IW_AIG.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1jj_WswaOZRLihpApyxkue7v2NKYI7UikAQC_yVv2p619URuyQ8dDP9Ho#page4 Link to actual original document please check 3.2 on page 4 and 5 General official website where th...
Cites an important clarification from last video published ..and thanks to feedback Mark Pemberton !
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I always say this and I mean it . please if you ever see anything you can see may be confusing OR wrong .. let me know .. and I have to thank my friend Mark Pemberton previously of the ABO ( Association of British Orchestras ) for pointing out my conflation of UK Legislation and Worldwide CITES legislation and some very interesting extra info you can find in the video above. He also noted right...
Cites vitally important if you have an instrument that may be affected note links in description
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Hi all this is the promised video on CITES and the small but important expansion for musicians .. Expansion of Ivory act May 2023 www.gov.uk/government/news/five-new-species-set-to-be-protected-under-ivory-act-extension CITES : main site here for musical instruments PDF cites.org/sites/default/files/eng/com/sc/74/Inf/E-SC74-Inf-13.pdf Cites general explanation Musicians Union UK ( Not behind pa...
Working or not, no real difference to status of your musical instrument/s across a border.
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Hi all NB: The EXTENDED portables exemption I refer to covers EU and UK only .. remember all other territories may have different rules and this rule does not depend ever to anyone on their citizenship ( I really do get asked this occasionally ) and when I say musical instruments are exempt this only applies in the circumstances outlined in the other video linked at the end of this video. So .....
No its not "Easier" just different; into the UK for creative work, PPE concession or CoS real deal!
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UPDATED As of Feb 2024 there is no longer a PPE visa as this has been integrated with standard visitor visa , please check the more recent video on this .. So you wanna know which is easier .. pros and cons of the REALITY of each way of coming in legally for work. PPE Concession route link ( if you are a visa national you can apply for this online and if given the visa just need the visa and yo...
Portables exemption UPDATE with NEW download Legal text from EU TAXUD official link NEW Feb 24
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HI everyone A follow up to my video of last week and mucho thanks to Dave from MU for sending this on today . Page 54 on the official document now includes the paragraph ..... NB This information does not constitute legal or immigration advice. It is accurate at the time of publication but may be subject to change without our prior knowledge. "Musical instruments carried by travellers, whether ...
UPDATED link..GREAT NEWS Portable instrument exemption EXTENDED Thanks MU / FIM (check notes below!)
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So , something that's been worked on for sometime that I've assisted in but not directly involved , that honour belongs to Dave Webster of the MU and FIM ( Federation of musicians ) This information does not constitute legal or immigration advice. It is accurate at the time of publication but may be subject to change without our prior knowledge. We have at last have confirmation from the EU com...
90 in 180 days NO its not a work allowance AND news on ETIAS / EES AND trailing a game changer
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Schengen UK 90 days allowance nope not automatic right to work! Please check in here for a little news and a clear explanation of what the difference is plus a little news and a trailer for a bit of a game changer coming up next week for musicians in particular in Carnet and portable instruments exemption ( hint it’s good news ) Please note when I mentioned the UK system similar to ETIAS and EE...
MEGA IMPORTANT If you are relying on permitted paid engagement to get into the UK ( non visa nats)
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MEGA IMPORTANT If you are relying on permitted paid engagement to get into the UK ( non visa nats)
UPDATED Bottom line Permitted Paid Engagement free entry route for creatives and quick word on COS
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UPDATED Bottom line Permitted Paid Engagement free entry route for creatives and quick word on COS
Etias is NOT a tourist tax and ETA the new UK system isnt either BUT could be good news ...
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Etias is NOT a tourist tax and ETA the new UK system isnt either BUT could be good news ...
The new ETA system upcoming for entry to the UK for all non UK citizens and residents
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The new ETA system upcoming for entry to the UK for all non UK citizens and residents
And Back !!!! Been a short break but now back and a little explainer on 2 things I do inc this !
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And Back !!!! Been a short break but now back and a little explainer on 2 things I do inc this !
New info portables instrument exemption when crossing borders UPDATED with newer legislation
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New info portables instrument exemption when crossing borders UPDATED with newer legislation
A word to the wise .. psychology crossing the border and backup
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A word to the wise .. psychology crossing the border and backup
Read it VERY carefully ( and no people do not read websites OR news reports carefully IMPORTANT!
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Read it VERY carefully ( and no people do not read websites OR news reports carefully IMPORTANT!
Carnet Security deposit vs Security Bond a simple explainer, a huge deposit or pay for a bond ?
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Carnet Security deposit vs Security Bond a simple explainer, a huge deposit or pay for a bond ?
Into the EU passport validity; third country nationals READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW CAREFULLY thanks
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Into the EU passport validity; third country nationals READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW CAREFULLY thanks
Passport Validity into the UK its really simple How long must I have left on my passport!
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Passport Validity into the UK its really simple How long must I have left on my passport!
UKEARTSWORK what do you and the others on the site get out of this then ?
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UKEARTSWORK what do you and the others on the site get out of this then ?
THANKS and a small but important announcement on expanding what we’re doing for you all !
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THANKS and a small but important announcement on expanding what we’re doing for you all !
Greece , Good news ( Maybe ) For UK Nationals working in creative arts and support staff .
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Greece , Good news ( Maybe ) For UK Nationals working in creative arts and support staff .
Cites Quick Explainer rare woods/endangered species in your instrument please watch if travelling !
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Cites Quick Explainer rare woods/endangered species in your instrument please watch if travelling !
Hi there - thanks for this video! I'd love to enquire about your certificate of sponsorship services, quite urgently actually haha. Do you have a contact number?
Hello, what if you have settlement status must you have 3 months left to return to the UK
Hi there ... the regulations regarding passport validity are the same for all, regardless of settlement status, as far as I am aware.
@@UkEuropeartsworkINFO I mean being an EU citizen
Thanks as always Ian.
Does it make any difference if you hire the splitter van as opposed to owning it - the hire company is claiming we need to have a carnet solely because the van is hired.
Its a grey area .. think I already had discussion with you on this ? if not let me know and I'll reply in depth here cheers
You did. I've since been in touch with the Chamber of Commerce and it comes down to whether or not you come across an awkward border officer. Technically if the instruments are in your vehicle and accompanied you don't need a carnet, however the officer could decide that "portable" means only what you can carry in one go and would then insist on a carnet for the rest. The advice was to allow the rules to bed in for a while and see what happens 😅😅 how insane.
The hiring/owning of the splitter van is irrelevant.
@@TheGuitarDoctor I think the problem here is if the officer deems this to be commercially transported goods and if hired rather than owned might veer towards an interpretation of the rules differently good luck fella and let me know how you get on
@@UkEuropeartsworkINFOexactly what the chamber of commerce came out with and as it's such a grey area, a carnet was sorted. It caused a long delay last night but eventually got through and onto the train. Their advice was to let the new rules bed in and see how they're interpreted...you couldn't make it up.
And they added despot saudi arabia and very poor passport power jordan to this ETA list but leave some other countries like indonesia etc out!
Yes more being added later and eventually its supposed to be all countries
Sorry for asking another stupid question 😂 My band and I have a van, converted to a minibus, we have been asked to play in Holland (5 band members) the vehicle is carrying 3 guitars, full drum kit, keyboards, guitar and bass cabs and heads, do we need a carnet? Or is it luck of the drawer on whoever is facing us at the Green nothing to declare entrance? I’m so confused 😵💫😵💫😵💫
Hi .. you "should" be covered by the exemption where to be exact this is what it says about instruments AND amplification "Musical instruments carried by travellers: Musical instruments carried by travellers, whether for professional or personal use, can be declared for temporary admission by simply going through the green or ‘nothing to declare’ channel once they arrive in the customs territory of the Union from a third country/territory. In the case of accessories such as an amplifier or a microphone, as these items would be required to make the instrument produce a sound, they would be eligible for temporary admission as ‘musical instruments’, provided such accessories are carried by the traveller together with the musical instrument. There is no definition in the UCC of what ‘professional purposes’ or ‘professional equipment’ is. In any case, musicians can declare the musical instruments, either considered as professional equipment or not, carried in their luggage for temporary admission by going through the green or ‘nothing to declare’ channel once they arrive in the EU" this is from page 54 of the guidance : Ian
download the doc above and in particular - page 54 but be sure to include the cover sheet of the doc .. this link czcams.com/users/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbS1FQ3lFejRzTUJSR0V5R2RtbEhUTmdYR3dRQXxBQ3Jtc0tuRndrNGNYM2pRTWRTVWlyUEN3MkNRVVdNUTk0bUNXdzhVRlNZc2oweEJwOFFYc0JwbTJXOGx2cXZnS3dLdkhOLXlHSFVwemU4TGFhRzJtY3JTV2VNbnVQb3hEdl90QmEtb2RscW5MdGVxZUJaWk5Jbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftaxation-customs.ec.europa.eu%2Fdocument%2Fdownload%2F1bdaa892-93fe-4809-93e7-7ead3ea5ebb0_en&v=FSzelR8A1pU
@@UkEuropeartsworkINFO okay brilliant! I’ll print off page 54 and the cover sheet, do we need to also print off every make and model of instrument ? Or can we just put someat like this 1: 3 x guitars and stands 2: 2 x keyboards 3: keyboard stand 4: electric guitar amplifier and cabinet 5: bass guitar amplifier and cabinet 6: 4 x vocal microphones
Personally I’d not list them as officially ( really ) the stands would require a carnet under these regs … simply and truthfully say you are using the exemption if stopped and show them the EU Reg’s document
@@UkEuropeartsworkINFO I just have this nasty feeling that either going from UK through customs and then arriving in France and then doing the same on the way back from the gig, which is 4 x times of entry and exit, someone at some customs point (French or English) is gonna try and stitch us up and ignore the things I print off on a “technicality” as we are carrying small stands and full Backline… I guess I’ll take the risk in our minibus with the 5 of us 😒
Hello, i hold british passport but have portguese article 50 resident card under the brexit withdrawal and spouse holds non eu passport but hold the same RESIDENT CARD we want to visit ireland does he need a visa what i looked online it lookes to me he does not require a visa this what i found can you confirm please The legislation that allows this is the Free Movement Directive 2004/38/EC, which grants the right of free movement and residence to EU citizens and their family members, regardless of their nationality. This directive also applies to the European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland. The UK's withdrawal from the EU does not affect the rights of EU citizens and their family members who are covered by the Withdrawal Agreement, which includes those who have a residence permit under article article 50 brexit
Hi the answer is a little complicated and depends on your husbands citizenship not residency status. The island of Ireland is part of the CTA common travel area for the UK and Ireland. However the RoI is of course EU. Can you drop me a reply with his citizenship and I’m happy to check his status as a citizen of whichever country he is of! ;-)
Okay but i was told with irish embasy also if he holds residency article 50 brexit withdrawal it is fine without a visa this is what i found on the immigration.ie According to the information I found, a third country national who is not from the European Union states, but holds a residence permit under article 50 Brexit as a spouse in Portugal, should be able to travel to Ireland from Portugal without a visa. However, they must carry a valid passport and a valid residence card, including a permanent residence card, and present them at the border?. They may also need to comply with the current rules for travelling to Ireland, such as filling out a Passenger Locator Form and having a negative COVID-19 test result.
I am getting different answers from so many different professionals 😢
Hiya thats the essence of the problem that there is inconsistency in the advice on official govt sites .. I cannot give official immigration advice but The problem is that once he enters Ireland he could potentially enter the UK mainland from Ireland but as a visa national he would require a visa to enter. He would have no right under immigration rules to enter the UK mainland as a third country national with EU residency. I would if I were you ask the embassy to reply to you in writing confirming what you have been told and have that with you when entering Ireland. @@jasminbegum9422
Hi Jasmina I just realised you used a commercial non Irish govt website try this instead www.gov.ie/en/service/e1607-information-for-travel-into-ireland-from-another-eu-country/#family-members-who-are-not-union-citizens and note this on the page which is relevent in your case possible. More details available in our cookie and privacy policies. Information for travel into Ireland from another EU country From Department of Foreign Affairs Published on 7 December 2020 Last updated on 22 April 2021 Because Ireland is not a part of the Schengen Agreement - all EU citizens entering Ireland will be required to present a passport or a valid national identity card. THE IMPORTANT BIT. All non-EU citizens must show their passports any time they cross Irish borders. Non-EU travellers may need a visa. . @begum9422
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As a visa national, will I be able to use the creative worker concession route if I have a valid visiting visa.
Hi there no sorry the concession route is only for non visa nationals
So I’m an American. I’m currently in Paris and I thought it would be awesome to visit London but my passport expires in less than 6 months. It still has about 4 months on it. So should I be ok? I plan to only be there for like two days.
Sir, my 5 years son is coming to uk with his mom in dependend visa.and his passport got 2 month validity. So is he can enter in uk? Please help I am very confused.
Hi there, sorry just saw this .. I cannot give immigration advice sorry but I can tell you that in the UK a passport needs to be valid for the duration of any visit
THANK YOU for explaining this in an understandable way :)
Hello, I am a Portuguese with a Portuguese passport. I entered the UK in August, because now the UK has left the EU🇪🇺, the theory is that the British authorities will stamp our passports when we enter the UK with EU passports. And indicate the period of stay, but after I entered the country, I found that my Portuguese passport was the same as before when the UK had not left the EU🇪🇺. My Portuguese passport did not have a stamp and period of stay, but the problem came again, my A British friend traveled to Greece last month, and his British passport had been stamped by the Greek Immigration Bureau, indicating that he could only stay for ninety days. People with British passports had to queue up to go through customs through another channel, and I had a Portuguese passport in August. When I went to the UK, I went through the same channel as the British.
Will Spain change the 90 day rule for Brits? Spain currently does not have any plans of changing the 90-day rule. Technically, this rule is not under Spanish jurisdiction, as it is a rule that applies to the whole Schengen Area. So even if Spain wanted to change this rule, the change can only be initiated by authorities of the European Union.28 Aug 2023
If a band is in a car/van coming through Euro Tunnel from EU to UK is this classed as carrying the instruments with you? Carnet not needed?
Hi guys ... its arguable .. but must be accompanied by owners and not via "carriage" the rules specifically state walk through customs .. but a lot of wriggle room ..
Hi Ian. Thank you for the updates and the sterling work you do sir! One thought... is it the same criteria on returning to the UK if challenged by UK customs ?
Thanks a ton for the info, going to the UK in September for a week but my passport expires in December wasn't sure if would be able to enter cause of alot of countries/airlines doing the 6 month validity rule?
Sorry only just saw this Hector as Ive been away on medical adventure .. hope it worked out ok
Were you able to go or no. Did you face any issues . I am facing the same issue and I don’t know about the 6 month validity rule.if you could help me out
what do you reckon about a small mixing desk?
Hi, how long should i have to be able to renew a spouse visa?
Sorry thats way outside what I advise on ..
would a drum kit be considered a portable?
Thank you. I'm trying to put together my bands first ever europe tour and it all has my brain scrambled. Does this cover all music equipment and merch? or are there any other certifications i'd need to look into? like insurance, etc?
Also we are a uk based band going into the eu
I have temporary creative work visa uk and I come last month , finish my job and go back to my country but me visa is not expired, my visa will expired on September and now I want to come back again to UK will I need any documents or sponsorship for second time on same visa for immigration purposes.
Your visa will allow you to work within the category it was first listed as and in line with your original CoS … you must on re-entry get another stamp in your passport and of course inform your sponsor of any work planned. Was the new work you have planned already known by the sponsor?
@@UkEuropeartsworkINFO now I dont have any sponsor
should you pay VAT for your personal desktop computer ?
We are traveling into UK with minimal equipment from Sweden, and we have a certificate of sponsorship. The festival we are playing says that the have had bands come into the UK with minimal equipment without a carnet. What would be the consequence if we get challenged for one, without having it?
Amazing, thanks so much!!
Excellent, thanx so much for this
I use good flight cases and check in my instruments when flying. I've never had a problem, and only once been asked to open a case.
Thanks for all the info, very very useful. I don't know if it has been mentioned but it is a very good idea to carry proof of ownership documentation. A sales receipt with the relevant serial numbers etc, this is just so that the border control can verify that you aren't trafficking stolen goods or someone else's instruments.
Excellent news., Would you think (I do note the 'think') this would apply to the bag of leads/spares - strings etc?
@@UkEuropeartsworkINFO Thank you. Appreciate your thoughts (pretty much my own conclusion).
Whats the maximum stay in the uk with just a passport... I looked that i can still up to six months but im still confused cuz the. I also see that i need a standard visa.. is my passport a standard visa this is my first time traveling to the uk ive been her for about 3 months now staying with my bf and have income coming in every week.. i just really need someone to clear this up for me so i dont get in trouble im trying to expand my stay for a year and idk what to do should just call the uk embassy or the us embassy..
If a third county non visa national then its a maximum of 180 in 360 .. but your passport must be valid for the entrie period you ar in the UK ( Sorry been away on medical adventure thus just back )
THANK YOU
good news. Keep up the good work, Ian !
What excuse can they possibly have for not being aware of it? This can have such an effect on people's real lives, they should be duty bound to know the ins and outs of their job.
The problem is that as in all things governmental especially when official advice changes is that it takes a while to filter through … which is why I always advise having proof with you. I know for an absolute fact one band used this and the download to get through customs in Dieppe this weekend by showing the relevant page as noted … it’s the world we work in unfortunately;-)
@@UkEuropeartsworkINFO for my sins, I did once work for Customs and Excise (as was). Information gets to the coal face pretty slowly. That's by no means exclusive to the civil service.
@@Groovemeister Totally this .. and why I always try to explain its never instantaneous .. patience is vital .. :-)
Great to see it in the updated regs. Thanks for sharing and lobbying on our behalf :-)
If a five piece band are travelling in a splitter van and they travel back and forth over the border with all their own portable musical instruments and associated equipment in the back...do they need an ATA Carnet?
Hi at the moment I know that EU were asked to include transported by vehicle but was not included in the advice ... so at the moment that would be in the discretion of the customs officer on duty .. sorry cant be clearer we have this and would hope we can move further along the line .. Ian
@@UkEuropeartsworkINFO so....is it fair to suggest you are saying that.... if you fly in or out of the EU or UK with portable musical instruments and equipment or travel on Eurostar or a bus you’re in the clear and don’t need a carnet …but if you travel in your own private vehicle such as a car or tour bus or splitter van up to 3.5 tons with windows down the side it’s "at the discretion of the customs officer?" So travelling in your own vehicle means ATA Carnet unless you risk “discretion of customs officer” but planes, or bus or Eurostar or on foot no ATA Carnet? Just want to be clear about what you are saying. I think the clarification is great news, some progress...with thanks to Dave and yourself...but we still have a major issue with ATA Carnet requirements as far as crossing the border in your own vehicle or a private hire vehicle up to 3.5 tons or via Tourbus.
Yesss!!!!!!! This has honestly made my life so much easier!
Ace!
Point of clarification. A truck is not allowed but what about a personal car? The statutory instrument implies that accees through the green channel must be pedestrian.
Hi Dai .. correct and also true of EU side .. carrying within a vehicle ( of any sort ) isn't currently in the advice though I know it was requested .. we would hope to get this along the way .. we have progress but oh so much more to do ..
Thank God !! Thank you Ian !!
Well thats really good news, thanks Ian
Not all heroes wear capes, thank you!
Brilliant news
Nice one Ian. Thank you for all that you do.
Fantastic work Ian
Very helpful, as always.
This video needs to be shared widely because a lot of people (especially non-pro / touring bands) will be caught out by this. The CoS route is a joke too, As a British citizen I immensely dislike having to spend hours of my days filling in forms and US embassy visits to enter the USA, but CoS allows anyone to enter the UK easily, it’s not reciprocal and it’s NOT fair!
Absolute madness Ian .... Thanks for all your hard work
You are doing the lord's work, Ian. Thanks for putting this information out there - especially as it changes so rapidly
Thanks, I needed this! This channel desperately needs smzeus!!!