NTE 2026/09: Change to the Open Individual Export Licence (OIEL) amendments process
Published 30 March 2026
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Introduction
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) is changing the way it accepts amendment requests for Open Individual Export Licences (OIELs).
When ECJU will accept amendment requests
ECJU will accept amendment requests for OIELs in the following circumstances:
- changes to exporter details (such as site or registered addresses)
- amendments or additions to named recipient details for an existing destination (name and address)
- requests to extend an extant OIEL, where a renewal application has already been submitted
When ECJU will not accept amendment requests
ECJU will no longer accept amendment requests for the following circumstances:
- amendments or additions to goods
- amendments or additions to destinations
Reason for this change
Processing substantive amendments to an Open Individual Export Licence (OIEL) takes as long as, or longer than, assessing a new licence application. This type of amendment is also not currently available on the LITE licensing system, which is used for online export licence applications.
If you have any questions, please contact ecjulicensingunit@businessandtrade.gov.uk