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UK-India CETA Chapter 10: Temporary Movement of Natural Persons

Text of chapter 10 and associated annex of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and India.

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Department for Business and Trade
Published
24 July 2025
Last updated
15 July 2026 — See all updates

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Chapter 10: Temporary Movement of Natural Persons (PDF version)

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Annex 10A.i: Schedules of Specific Commitments on Temporary Movement of Natural Persons – Schedule of India (PDF version)

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Annex 10A.ii: Schedules of Specific Commitments on Temporary Movement of Natural Persons – Schedule of the United Kingdom (PDF version)

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This chapter and its annex contain commitments that will facilitate the entry and temporary stay of a range of business persons travelling between the UK and India for business purposes.

The UK and India will ensure that visa application processes remain transparent, and ensure governments do not create unnecessary obstacles for professionals to travel between the UK and India.

This chapter is in line with our broader immigration policy.

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