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A checklist for artists, specialists, museum professionals, exhibitors or businesses working or touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to do the following business…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: study at an accredited…
If you’re a scientist, researcher or academic you can: take part in formal…
You can visit the UK for certain paid engagements or events (a ‘permitted…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: have private medical treatment…
You may visit the UK if you’re under 18 and: you’ve made suitable…
If you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you…
You may be able to extend your stay if you have permission to be in the UK…
Guidance from DCMS on how museums, galleries and other public buildings can prepare for an emergency or disaster.
How UK museums and galleries can arrange to protect exhibits on loan from abroad from court-ordered seizure.
Find out which museums or galleries that offer free admission are eligible for refunds under the VAT Refund Scheme.
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you’re permanently importing museum and gallery exhibits into the UK.
Find out if your ivory item may qualify for the pre-1918 outstandingly high artistic, cultural or historical value exemption, how to apply and what to do if it is refused or revoked.
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
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Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.
How to apply for a licence to export cultural goods, including antiques, furniture and archaeological items.
The Commission's views on the need for a museum or art gallery to satisfy a criterion of merit in order to be recognised as charitable.
This guidance relates to the legal criteria for determining whether a proposed new building is considered a higher-risk building under the Building Act 1984 (as amended by the Building Safety Act 2022) and the Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions)...
Find out how the Conditional Exemption Tax Incentive scheme works and what may qualify for relief.
This is a guide to using the Taking Part survey online data analysis tools.
Find out which admission charges to cultural exhibitions and events are exempt from VAT.
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