Travel advice after Brexit

Will my holiday still go ahead?

UK holidaymakers are able to travel to Europe and rest assured your holiday with Mark Warner will proceed as normal in the post-Brexit era. However, there are some extra steps you may need to take to be ready for your holiday.

General advice is available from the UK Government, which you can find here. And please follow the links below for the entry requirements for Mark Warner destinations:

Ski resorts: France

Summer resorts: Greece, Italy & Turkey

Will I need a visa to travel to Mark Warner destinations?

You won’t need to arrange a visa to any of our destinations for travel. All of our destinations within the EU (and Turkey) have agreed that UK citizens may travel visa-free for a short stay (up to 90 days within any 180 day period).

In the future, it may be a requirement that British travellers should make an application for ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System), but this is not currently the case.

Am I able to use my current Passport?

As recommended by the UK government, you should have at least 6-months validity remaining on your passport from the date of your arrival into the EU (and the same for Turkey). We recommend renewing your passport as soon as you can if you have less than 6-months remaining, to ensure you receive it in time for your Mark Warner holiday. The UK Government have published an online tool to help check the validity of your passport which you can find here.

Is my EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) still be valid?

When you travel to an EU country or Switzerland you should have either:

a valid UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)
a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

You should also have travel insurance with healthcare cover; a health insurance card is not a replacement for travel insurance. Please make sure you have both before you travel.

Each healthcare system is different, and in some countries you’ll need to pay to have treatment.

For further information regarding healthcare abroad, please visit the NHS website for details.

What will the affect be to my mobile data browsing?

The rules regarding mobile data roaming and associated charges are changing, which means you may be charged when using your phone overseas – whether making calls, sending messages or browsing the internet. Therefore, we recommend you check your mobile phone providers data roaming policy.

Can I drive in the EU after Brexit?

Currently, Great Britain (GB) and Norther Ireland driving licence holders are not required to obtain an International Driving Permit if driving in our Ski resorts in Austria and France, nor are they required for those driving in our summer resorts in Greece and Italy. Those looking to drive in Turkey will require an International Driving Permit. For up-to-date information regarding International Driving Permits, please click here.

Please check the validity of your licence before you travel and if you need to please, renew your driving licence online if it’s expired or about to expire. You’ll need to apply to renew your licence at least a week before you travel.

You will need a 'UK' sticker on your car - a 'GB' sticker is no longer valid.

You will need to notify your insurance company and ensure you have appropriate cover to drive abroad.

If you’re taking your own vehicle, you also need to take your log book (V5C) and your insurance certificate.

If you’re taking a vehicle abroad that you’ve hired or leased in the UK, you’ll need a VE103 certificate.

Additionally, If you plan on driving your own car in Turkey, please contact your car insurance provider to obtain a physical Green Card for your UK car insurance to be valid. Please note, you may be charged a small administration fee.

For further information regarding driving abroad, please refer to the government's website.