Apply to export controlled goods
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

Apply for licences and approvals you need to export controlled goods.

Use this service to apply for licences and approvals you need to export controlled goods (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-controlled-goods-after-eu-exit).

A good can be a physical item or something intangible like a training programme.

Licences and approvals you can apply for using this service
- standard individual export licence (SIEL)
- Form 680 (F680) security approval
Sign in or set up an account

Start now (https://apply-for-a-standard-individual-export-licence.service.gov.uk/)

When not to use this service

Use SPIRE (https://www.spire.trade.gov.uk/spire/fox/espire/LOGIN/login) to apply:
- for F680 approvals to release only unclassified International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) items or information
- for temporary SIELs with multiple end users
- for transhipment SIELs
- SIELs for Category 0 goods, software and technology (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-of-nuclear-equipment-material-and-technology-trigger-list-requirements)
- to export Category 1 and Category 2 controlled radioactive sources (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/controls-on-radioactive-sources)
- Belarus
- Burma (Myanmar)
- Iran
- Iraq
- Lebanon
- Libya
- North Korea (DPRK)
- Russia
- Syria
- Venezuela
- Zimbabwe
You must also use SPIRE to export goods, software and technology with the control list entries (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-strategic-export-control-lists-the-consolidated-list-of-strategic-military-and-dual-use-items-that-require-export-authorisation) in the table:

To provide standalone services, including professional and business services, to sanctioned destinations, apply for a licence to provide sanctioned trade services (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-licence-to-provide-sanctioned-trade-services).

Before you start

If you’re part of an organisation, you will need a user account that is connected to your organisation’s account.

Create your account
- Set up a GOV.UK One Login account.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to create your ‘apply to export controlled goods’ account.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to create an account for your organisation.
If your organisation already has an account, ask a colleague with access to add you. They can do this through the ‘manage your organisation and personal details’ link within ‘account home’.

Help with your application

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you need access to SPIRE.

Read the SIEL guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/standard-individual-export-licences) for more details on this licence, including supporting documents.

Read the F680 guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-form-680-procedure-guidance) for more information about this security approval.

Watch our export control webinars (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/export-control-training-bulletin/export-control-joint-unit-webinars) for support with registration and making a SIEL application.

For progress on your case or to give feedback on this service, contact the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) Helpdesk at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:%xxx@xxx.xx).

This service has been designed in line with the government accessibility strategy. However, if you encounter issues that affect your accessibility needs, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:%xxx@xxx.xx) or call xx-xxxx-xxxx (select option 2).