Portuguese citizenship has been a shortcut for entry to Britain for Indian citizens hailing from places like Goa and Daman for some time now. This immigration route is open till December 31, 2020, the cutoff date for Brexit. A former British Parliamentarian has now said that although the UK has left the EU but there is still some time left for people holding the passports of EU member countries to move to and settle in Britain, if they wish so.
According to Keith Vaz about 837,000 British citizens are of Indian origin, making Indians the strongest immigrant community in United Kingdom. Vaz says Goans need not worry about Brexit but have to now arrive at a decision after completing five-year stay in the United Kingdom (UK) on whether or not to be UK citizens, as they have to compulsorily apply for ‘settled status’ after five years or leave for India or Portugal or any other country in the European Union
