UK citizens’ right of residence in Finland will be guaranteed to continue for a fixed term under a special act, to be prepared in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

The special act would allow UK citizens who have registered in Finland no later than 29 March 2019 to maintain their right of residence in Finland until the end of 2020.

Should the UK approve the Withdrawal Agreement, UK citizens living in Finland will be able to continue residing in Finland without any legislative changes until the end of 2020.

The special act has not yet been ratified, but it is intended to enter into force as soon as possible in the event of a no-deal Brexit.