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======UK Exams from Overseas======
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=== If I live in a different country, can I take the UK amateur radio exams? === 
Yes anybody can take the UK amateur radio exams from any country. 
You can take the exams online and book the exams on the RSGB website.  There are 3 levels of Licence, Foundation, Intermediate and Full.

=== Can I operate in the UK if I already have a licence elsewhere? ===
If you are temporarily visiting the UK you may be able to operate in the UK using your existing Licence. [[https://docdb.cept.org/download/2ae38a89-e58a/TR6101.pdf|CEPT T/R 61-01]]. For operating in the UK longer-term you may be able to show your existing amateur Licence to Ofcom to get a UK Licence. (It depends on what type of Licence you have).

=== How do I get a HAREC Certificate? ===
Once you pass the UK Full exam you will be sent a HAREC certificate in the same envelope as the Full pass certificate.  Someone with a HAREC should be able to get an amateur radio Licence in other participating countries. [[https://docdb.cept.org/download/2569|CEPT T/R 61-02]].

=== Do I need a UK Address? ===
You do not need a UK address to take the UK exams. RSGB will happily send certificates abroad. You can use a local address (outside the UK), to apply for a UK callsign once you have passed the exam.

**Please Note** that to apply for a UK amateur radio licence you will need a **UK main station address** to qualify.

You don’t have to live at the address, and you don’t need to have any right to live in or even enter the UK.  
**You do not need a UK address or callsign to get a HAREC** certificate. It is sent in the same envelope as the Full pass certificate.

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**Source**: Spoke directly to Ofcom to clarify these questions.\\ 

OARC Wiki Training page\\ 
[[:training|Training page]]

Online training resources\\ 
https://rsgb.org/main/clubs-training/for-students/online-training-resources-for-students/

Booking your amateur radio exam\\ 
https://rsgb.org/main/clubs-training/for-students/paying-for-your-exam/ 

Licensing guidance document for amateur radio – Ofcom\\ 
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/resources/documents/manage-your-licence/amateur/amateur_radio_licence_guidance_for_licensees.pdf?v=368087 

CEPT T/R 61-01 Document\\ 
https://docdb.cept.org/download/2ae38a89-e58a/TR6101.pdf 

CEPT T/R 61-02 Document\\ 
https://docdb.cept.org/download/2569