British citizens living in, or hoping to move or retire to, countries across the European Union are facing an uncertain future and complications should Brexit go into full effect.
There were estimated to be almost 300,000 UK citizens living in Spain in 2016, with 40% (121,000) over 65. In France, the figures were 148,800 with earlier estimates suggesting around 19% are at retirement age. But it is uncertain whether any post-Brexit deals with European countries would allow Brits to continue to move overseas in the way they can do now.
For those already living outside the UK, the EU has offered a lifetime guarantee that Britons already living in Europe can continue to enjoy all rights they currently hold, with an additional bonus freedom of movement right to allow them to work or retire in any other EU country of their choice.
Share your experiences
We’d like you to tell us how your life has been affected by the vote. Have you rushed through plans to move abroad? Or are you a British citizen already living outside the UK, who has decided not to return to the UK?
You can share your experiences and thoughts using the form below. We’ll use a selection of your responses in our reporting.
