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Essential information for British nationals residing in Costa Rica, covering topics like driving, employment, the health system and schools.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Costa Rica. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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The process of taking or giving evidence from abroad for UK court cases and rules on which countries allow it.
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.
Find out whether you need to pay tax on your UK income while you're living abroad - non-resident landlord scheme, tax returns, claiming relief if you’re taxed twice, personal allowance of tax-free income, form R43
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Spain, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Greece, including guidance on residency, passports, healthcare and driving.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Belgium, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Apply for the Registered Traveller service to get through UK border control faster and without filling in a landing card
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Cyprus, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
How UK citizens or residents can get healthcare when visiting countries or territories outside the EU where the UK has reciprocal healthcare agreements.
Information for UK nationals living in the EU, EEA EFTA countries and Switzerland since before 1 January 2021, including guidance on residency and healthcare.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find out how tenants and letting agents in the UK pay tax on behalf of landlords abroad under the Non-resident Landlord (NRL) Scheme.
The British Embassy in San Jose maintains and develops relations between the UK and Costa Rica.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Bulgaria, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
How to claim State Pension if you're overseas - payment, tax, change of circumstances - contact the International Pension Centre
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Turkey, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
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