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Information for British citizens moving to or living in Japan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
How you import from and export to Japan.
FCDO travel advice for Japan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
Businesses have welcomed the news that 37 Geographical Indications (GIs) for UK food and drink will formally gain protection on Thursday
Use a separate statement of objection form for each Japanese GI product name you object to.
Find out how to import species of bonsai to Great Britain from Japan and Korea, who you can import from, and what the quarantine rules are.
VAT, duty and customs declarations for goods received by post or courier - paying, collecting your goods, getting a refund and documents.
DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Japan, and Japanese companies set up and invest in the UK.
This guide gives advice about the death of a British person in Japan, including information on burial, cremation and repatriation.
Importing vehicles into the UK - register imported vehicles, GB conversion IVA scheme, type approval, vehicle excise duty and VAT
We may be able to offer notarial services, including administering an oath or affidavit and making a certified copy of a document.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Japan for healthcare practitioners.
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
How to identify, stop the spread and dispose of Japanese knotweed in England.
Find out how you can import alcohol into the UK and the duty and VAT you need to pay for each method.
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