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Recognition of professional qualifications

Understand how to get your professional qualifications recognised in your target export market.
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To support mutual recognition of qualifications with EU and international partners, the UK government is supporting professional bodies to enter into arrangements which enable the recognition of professional qualifications overseas.

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A Mutal Recognition Agreement (MRA) is a formalised agreement between 2 or more parties. These agreements may provide a streamlined process by which professionals who have obtained a professional qualification in their home jurisdiction, can apply for recognition to practice in another, overseas jurisdiction.

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