Guidance

Open general export licence (export of dual-use items to EU member states)

Licence for the export of of dual-use items to EU member states.

Documents

Revoked: Open general export licence (export of dual-use items to EU member states)

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Details

This open general export licence (OGEL) allows the export of dual-use items (with both a civilian and military application) from the UK to EU member states and the Channel Islands.

Before using this licence

You must register through SPIRE, the online export licensing system stating where you will keep records of the exports or transfers and where Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) may inspect them.

Revoked licences

The most recent revoked licence is available in the documents section.

Published 1 February 2019
Last updated 24 March 2022 + show all updates
  1. This OGEL now includes Iceland as a permitted destination.

  2. This OGEL has been revised to take into account changes in legislation following the end of the transition period.

  3. This OGEL has been revised to take into account changes in legislation following the end of the transition period.

  4. First published.