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Yorkshire family brewery taps into new export opportunities with Government guarantee
UKEF support helps Wold Top brewery to expand its exports into new markets.
Bond Support Scheme
Find out about the Bond Support Scheme - how it works, its benefits and how to apply.
UK and African business leaders arrive in Togo to create trade and investment deals
The event brings together delegations from ten African nations alongside leading UK companies and investors to advance partnerships that promote economic growth and jobs.
Countering sanctions evasion: guidance for freight and shipping
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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.