These open general export licences (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, the export of military goods to certain destinations if they have been temporarily imported into the UK for exhibition or demonstration purposes.
Reporting requirements
These OGELs are subject to reporting requirements under the open licence returns transparency initiative.
Revoked licences
The most recent revoked licence is available in the documents section.
Published 30 June 2011 Last updated 19 January 2024 +show all updates
The Ogel has been amended to remove Burkina Faso, Haiti, Mali, and Niger as permissible destinations.
The open general export licence has been revised to take into account changes to the military list. The revoked version has been updated.
This Open General Export Licence has been revised to take into account changes in legislation following the end of the transition period.
This OGEL has been revised to take into account changes in legislation following the end of the transition period.
Clarity on who can use this licence.
The scope of this licence has been changed to allow goods to be moved directly from one exhibition to another.
Two entries: ML8.a.41 (explosive) and ML8.h (reactive materials) have been added to the list of non-permitted entries on this licence.
Venezuela added to the list of non-valid destinations following EU sanctions against that country imposed on 13 November 2017.
Licence updated to reflect amendments to the Export Control Order 2008 that came into force on 13 July 2017.
Changes to countries in schedule 2: Central African Republic added, Serbia and Montenegro listed as distinct countries, Ivory Coast and Liberia removed.
Changes to rating codes ML8 and PL5001. Addition of 'South Sudan' to Schedule 2 (destinations concerned). MOD security requirements clarified.
