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Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
How to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, what's involved in the application process and how long it takes.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Find a list of national and EU waiver codes that will replace document code 999L for imports.
Guidance for employers about DBS checks, including how to apply, registering with the DBS and the code of practice.
Find out which research jobs may require an ATAS certificate when applying for a visa to work in the UK.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy in Indonesia.
This notice outlines how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Academic Technology Approval Scheme Unit processes personal data to review applications for UK study.
General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer
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.
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
Eligibility, fees, applying, renewing and updating
List of nationalities requiring entry clearance prior to travel to the UK as a Visitor, or for any other purpose for less than six months
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