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.
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
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