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Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest information on coronavirus, safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings.
We pursue our national interests and those of British citizens. We safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies...
Use supplementary pages SA106 to record foreign income and gains on your SA100 Tax Return.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has closed. It’s been replaced by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO guidance, services and information These services are now provided by FCDO: foreign travel advice consular help and services abroad document...
FCDO travel advice aims to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. This page sets out how the FCDO assesses risks and compiles travel advice.
The US, UK and Canada have issued a joint statement on coordinated efforts to counter foreign state information manipulation.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find out whether you need to pay UK tax on foreign income - residence and ‘non-dom’ status, tax returns, claiming relief if you’re taxed twice (including certificates of residence)
FCDO travel advice for the Dominican Republic. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The Foreign Compensation Commission works out the amount of compensation British claimants are entitled to under international and British law for losses suffered abroad. It also helps in the settlement negotiations of British property losses overseas at the hands of...
Information on rules to stop companies from reducing UK tax by diverting profits to tax shelters and preferential regimes, and the exemptions.
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference on 16th February 2024
Consular assistance describes the support and help the FCDO can provide to British nationals if they get into difficulty whilst living or travelling abroad.
Use supplementary pages SA904 to record foreign income and capital gains on the SA900 Trust and Estate Tax Return.
Foreign Secretary David Cameron met the Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs Diana Mondino at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro on 21 February.
The foreign ministers from the G7 countries released a joint communiqué following their April 2023 meeting in Japan.
How to serve legal documents overseas and take evidence abroad.
Use supplementary pages SA802 to complete your SA800 Partnership Tax Return if your partnership generated income from abroad.
FCDO travel advice for Chad. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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