Plans set for no-deal Brexit Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) April 8, 2019 High Priority What is the Brexit news? The Italian government has released a decree that outlines the residency rights of U.K. nationals and their non-EU family members under a no-deal Brexit. Key points: Transition period. U.K. nationals currently residing in Italy will retain their current status until Dec. 31, 2020. Residence permits. During the transition period, those who have regularly resided in Italy for less than five years may apply for a residence permit “for residency” (“per residenza”), valid for five years. Long-term residence permits. During the transition period, those who have regularly resided in Italy for at least five years may apply for an EU residence permit for long-term residents (Directive 2003/109/EC). Dependents. Non-EU family members will also retain their status until Dec. 31, 2020 and will be able to apply for residence permits, as outlined above. Noncompliance. Starting Jan. 1, 2021, U.K. citizens and their non-EU family members who do not comply with the above provisions will be subject to the same sanctions applicable to noncompliant non-EU nationals. BAL Analysis: The U.K. is set to leave the European Union, and the U.K. Parliament has yet to pass a withdrawal agreement. Although the U.K. has postponed its exit from the EU, it is possible that it will leave the EU without a deal. The government’s decree provides some certainty to U.K. citizens living in Italy, as well as their family members, as they will retain their status during a transition period and will be able to apply for residence permits in the case of a no-deal Brexit. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network partner Mazzeschi in Italy. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney. Copyright © 2019 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries please contact copyright@bal.com.