British widow, 78, told to leave Sweden under Brexit rules after living there for 21 years
A 78-year-old British widow is facing deportation from Sweden after living there for 21 years due to a missed post-Brexit residency application deadline. The case highlights a broader, strict enforcement of immigration rules affecting thousands of British citizens in Sweden.
Why it matters
The story illustrates the ongoing personal consequences of Brexit for expatriates and the diplomatic friction between the UK and EU member states regarding residency rights.
Joyce Thomas, 78, is now taking the case to a higher court. Photograph: Helena Karlsson/NWT Joyce Thomas, 78, is now taking the case to a higher court. Photograph: Helena Karlsson/NWT Sweden British widow, 78, told to leave Sweden under Brexit rules after living there for 21 years Authorities say application to stay was made too late, as UK officials say Sweden takes ‘stricter approach’ than other EU countries
Prefer the Guardian on Google A 78-year-old British widow who has lived in Sweden for 21 years is fighting deportation from the country after authorities told her a post-Brexit application to stay had been submitted too late.
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