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Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Template affidavit (religious document) of marital status form for British nationals in China. Please choose the most appropriate template for your circumstances.
Template affirmation of marital status form for British nationals in China. Please choose the most appropriate template for your circumstances.
How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
Self declaration form and accompanying notes for British nationals to get married or register a civil partnership (PACS) in France. For use in place of certificates of celibacy and custom.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Find out how to convert a same-sex civil partnership into a marriage, costs, converting abroad.
How you can have a marriage annulled, the reasons you can give for annulling a marriage and the forms you will need to apply for an annulment. This includes information from the withdrawn D191 guide.
If there are any errors on a marriage or civil partnership certificate you can correct the original registration with the register office or GRO - find out what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes, what...
What British nationals need to do to get married in Thailand, including what documents you need.
Apply for a visa to visit the UK if you want to marry or register a civil partnership within 6 months - eligibility, documents, how to apply, how much it costs
What to do if you are planning to adopt a child in China.
Requirements, paperwork and processes for weddings and civil partnerships overseas - registration, restrictions, fees
How someone in Spain can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
Married Couple's Allowance could reduce your tax bill each year you're married or in a civil partnership if one of you was born before before 6 April 1935
How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
How to get married or form a civil partnership in the UK, giving notice of marriage at a register office, visas, paying fees.
How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
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