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What British nationals need to do to get married in Japan, including what documents you need.
What British nationals need to do to get married in China, including what documents you need.
Downloadable standard letters to explain services are not available in some British embassies, high commissions and consulates.
How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
How someone in Sweden can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
Declaration confirming that there are no legal reasons why you should not be married in Malaysia.
How someone in Spain can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
How someone in Austria can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes on UK naming law
How someone in Estonia can get documents united or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy Bishkek.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy Baku.
An affidavit of marital status form for British nationals seeking to marry in Poland.
Documents, certificates and letters available at the British Embassy Quito.
Requirements, paperwork and processes for weddings and civil partnerships overseas - registration, restrictions, fees
Affidavit (religious) and Affirmation (non-religious) of Marital forms for marriage under local law in South Korea
Application pack to get a certificate of custom and law for marriage in Belgium by post.
Template affidavit (religious document) of marital status form for British nationals in China. Please choose the most appropriate template for your circumstances.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British High Commission in Singapore.
How UK nationals who plan to live in Spain for more than 3 months must register as a resident and on the padrón at their town hall.
Advice on legalising documents, getting married, and registering a birth or death abroad, and information on services available at UK embassies and consulates worldwide.
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