I feel surprisingly calm': Brits in Germany react to UK election resultHow long does the transition period last? At the moment the transition period ends on December 31st, 2020. What we do know is that everyone is required to have a residence permit, but just how residence permits for Brits will work is an issue that isn't clear. READ ALSO: The ultimate Brexit checklist for Brits in GermanyAs Germany is a federal country, states differ on how they are implementing the residence permit process. Germany had been preparing legislation in relation to a no-deal Brexit, so if the UK exits with a deal, this will all need to be re-visited.

Source: The Local January 09, 2020 11:03 UTC