UK citizen voices opinions on 'degrading' expulsion from Sweden
Nigel Davies, a 63-year-old British national, has found himself in a challenging situation after missing the post-Brexit deadline to apply for residency in Sweden. Davies was detained and deported from the country last month, an experience he described as "humiliating"[1].
Following the UK's departure from the EU, British citizens lost their automatic right to live and work in EU countries like Sweden. To remain legally, they were required to apply for residency permits within a specified timeframe. Unfortunately, Davies missed this deadline, which led to his detention and subsequent deportation as an undocumented resident under the new immigration rules[1][2].
This case has sparked public discussion about the challenges faced by Britons in Sweden post-Brexit. Richard Orange, a Nordic editor, interviewed Davies a week after his deportation in July[3].
For those interested in learning more about the statistics surrounding the rejection of post-Brexit residency applications by Swedish authorities, there are multiple articles available on The Local[4]. Furthermore, membership+ subscribers can access all The Local's podcasts, including the latest episode featuring the interview with Davies[4].
In a turn of events, Davies briefly returned to Sweden in July to clear out his home[2]. However, it remains unclear whether he will be able to reapply for residency and return to his life in Sweden.
References:
- The Local: "Brit deported from Sweden after missing post-Brexit residency deadline"
- The Local: "Sweden in Focus Extra: Briton deported from Sweden after missing post-Brexit residency deadline"
- The Local: "Sweden in Focus Extra: Interview with Nigel Davies, Briton deported from Sweden after missing post-Brexit residency deadline"
- The Local: "IN STATS: Why did Sweden reject Brits' applications for post-Brexit residency?"
- The Local: "Brits in Sweden still in limbo years after Brexit deadline"
- After missing the post-Brexit residency deadline, the general-news about Nigel Davies's deportation from Sweden sparked discussions in politics about the challenges Britons face in the country.
- The Local, a news source, provides articles on the statistics of rejected post-Brexit residency applications by Swedish authorities and offers an interview with Davies as part of their podcasts for their membership+ subscribers.
