British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years
Summary
A 78-year-old British woman named Joyce Thomas faces deportation from Sweden after living there for 22 years. She missed a required application to stay in the country after Brexit, and despite many appeals, the Swedish government has set a deadline for her to leave.Key Facts
- Joyce Thomas, a retired nurse, moved to Sweden 22 years ago with her husband, who died three years ago.
- British citizens lost automatic residence rights in Sweden after the UK left the EU on January 31, 2020.
- There was a deadline of December 31, 2021, for British nationals to apply for residence under the Brexit withdrawal deal.
- Thomas and her husband were unaware they needed to apply until she tried to re-enter Sweden in 2023.
- The Swedish migration agency rejected many of her applications and appeals, with a voluntary departure deadline of September 8.
- Swedish officials said they are reviewing whether they can ease the process for British citizens affected by Brexit.
- Between 2021 and 2025, about 2,490 UK nationals were ordered to leave Sweden.
- The UK government supports Sweden looking for solutions to help British citizens facing deportation.
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