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How to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, what's involved in the application process and how long it takes.
How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Germany including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Zanyarî ji bo koçberan ser metirsî û rastiyên rêwîtiya bo Brîtanyayê (UK) bi rêyên xeternak an neqanûnî, û dewsgirên ewle û qanûnî.
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ATAS seeks to prevent the transfer of information, knowledge or technology which could develop, advance or support an Advanced Conventional Military Technology (ACMT) and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) programme or their means of delivery.
This contains an explanation of who’s covered by the Immigration Rules, dates of effect and definitions/interpretations of the terms used.
There are two Hong Kong British National (Overseas) routes– the BN(O) Status Holder route and the BN(O) Household Member route.
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