He Real Madrid qualified yesterday for the Champions League final after a heroic victory over Bayern. The white team will face Borussia Dortmund on June 1 at Wembley (London) in a match in which they will seek their fifteenth European Cup.
The Madrid entity is already preparing everything operational to facilitate the movement of its fans to the British capital. Madrid has 25,000 entries which, as is usual, will distribute the vast majority to its members after holding a draw if the requests exceed the available tickets, a situation that will almost certainly occur.
In the email sent to members, the club reminds its fans that whoever wishes to travel to London to cheer on their team in the final You must do so with your passportwhich must have a minimum validity of 6 months since entry into the British country. The DNI, therefore, will not be valid to access the United Kingdom.
Brexit changed the conditions
The British Government changed the conditions of entry to its territory after Brexit. Ace, Since October 2021, it is essential to travel to the United Kingdom with a valid passport. The measure was included in the new operation of the British border after the end of the transition period that culminated with the country’s departure from the European Union.
Spaniards are not the only ones who must travel with a passport to the United Kingdom, but The rule also applies to all those traveling from any country in the European Union, Switzerland or the European Economic Area. (EU countries, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein). Therefore, all Madrid fans traveling from any of these countries must remember not to forget their valid passport.
Exceptions and how to obtain a passport
They only exist two exceptions in which a Spaniard can continue traveling with a DNI to the United Kingdom. Those approved for temporary or permanent residence and who are part of the post-Brexit settlement program and cross-border workers can continue to access British soil with their identity document until December 31, 2025.
However, this will not be the norm among the vast majority of the 25,000 Real Madrid fans who will travel to London on June 1. The normal thing is to have to carry your passport. If it is not available, each person must process it at a National Police station. Its price is 30 euros, except if we are in possession of the large family title, in which case obtaining it will be free. Likewise, it must be kept in mind that the majority of police stations serve only with appointment.
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