Situation of British Citizen Deported from Sweden After Brexit
Following the Brexit process, 65-year-old British citizen Charles, whose residency application in Sweden was rejected, was separated from his wife, sent back to his home country, and left stranded at Heathrow Airport.
Having lost a five-year legal battle in Sweden, 65-year-old British businessman Charles was deported as a result of post-Brexit decisions, sent to Heathrow Airport, separated from his wife, and left homeless.
Difficult Moments at the Airport
Found leaning against a luggage trolley at Heathrow Airport, 65-year-old former business executive Charles was moved to tears by the emotional and physical exhaustion of being deported from Sweden.
Process and Detention in Sweden
Charles was arrested at a local police station where he had gone with his wife, believing it was an appointment regarding his immigration files. After being held in detention for two weeks, he was deported under the Aliens Act.
His Situation in the UK
Having no property or relatives in the UK, Charles had left his country in 2017 and last visited the UK for just one week in 2022.
Sweden's Deportation Policy
Following rejected residency applications, Stockholm has deported 458 British citizens to date, recording the highest rate relative to population among EU member states.