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Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Japan, including what documents you need.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Credit card authorisation slip for passports and consular services in Japan
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Japan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
How to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, what's involved in the application process and how long it takes.
Protected food name with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
List of English-speaking lawyers for British nationals in Japan.
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.
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Apply online to export international racehorses to Japan temporarily or to return horses to Japan after a visit.
Apply online to export of heat processed poultry meat and meat products with or without natural casings to Japan.
Apply online to export animal hair, pig bristles, wool, mohair and products derived from scouring to Japan.
Apply online to export pork and pig meat products to Japan.
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