British widow, 78, told to leave Sweden under Brexit rules after living there for 21 years
Summary
A 78-year-old British woman named Joyce Thomas, who has lived in Sweden for 21 years, was told she must leave the country because her application to stay after Brexit was considered late. Swedish authorities have ordered around 2,500 British residents to leave since Brexit, and the UK government has criticized Sweden’s strict approach.Key Facts
- Joyce Thomas is a 78-year-old widow and retired nurse living in Sweden for 21 years.
- She applied late to stay in Sweden after Brexit, and her application was rejected for not having “reasonable grounds.”
- Her subsequent attempt to stay under Swedish immigration laws was also denied.
- Sweden has deported more British residents related to Brexit than any other EU country, about 2,500 people.
- The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and campaigners say Sweden’s policies are unusually strict.
- Thomas lives near her son, grandchildren, and her late husband’s grave in Sweden.
- Lawyers are helping Thomas appeal her case to a higher court.
- A UK Member of Parliament called for compassion in handling such cases involving British nationals living abroad before Brexit.
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