Travelling between the Island and the UK could remain relatively straightforward, despite proposed restrictions.
Plans to tighten immigration controls between the UK and the Republic of Ireland in 2014, would also apply to traffic between the Isle of Man and Ireland.
However, Chief Minister Tony Brown (pictured) says free movement should remain between the Island and the UK (audio file attached):
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