British citizen may need permits to live in Europe
British expats could be forced to apply for long term residency visas if they want to live in Europe post Brexit, Home Office sources have said.
The changes, which will form part of the Brexit negotiations, would mean British pensioners who want to retire to Spain or Italy would have to apply for a residency permit and could be forced to prove their income in order to settle.
People who already live abroad are unlikely to be affected by the changes under reciprocal agreements expected to be signed when the UK leaves the union.
But Home Office sources have confirmed they expect the new system for people seeking to move abroad permanently would be similar to the one currently operating for non-EU nationals.
Expats could be forced to demonstrate their income and savings in or...