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UK secures new agreement with the European Union to support British businesses, back British jobs, and put more money in people’s pockets.
Get your overseas professional qualifications recognised as a refugee in the UK
Guidance on how to get your professional qualifications from overseas recognised by a UK regulatory body.
IP in China
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
IP in Indonesia
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Indonesia.
What is a barrier to goods
If you’re exporting goods, trade barriers can include:
Guidance Living in Saudi Arabia
Official information British people moving to and living in Saudi Arabia need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Visas and residency
There are complex visa requirements for entering and exiting Saudi Arabia.
A medical report is required for work and residency permits, and permits won’t be granted to anyone testing positive for HIV/AIDS.
Saudi visas use the Hijri Islamic calendar. You should use the Visa Validity Service to check your permitted length of stay by entering your passport number and Saudi visa number – there are heavy fines and sometimes prison sentences if you overstay your visa.