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How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
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.
How someone in Spain can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
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...
Check you can get a divorce, agree or disagree with a divorce application, what to do if your husband or wife lacks mental capacity.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Thailand, including what documents are needed.
Requirements, paperwork and processes for weddings and civil partnerships overseas - registration, restrictions, fees
Documents, certificates, services available at British Embassy in Manila.
How to get married or form a civil partnership in the UK, giving notice of marriage at a register office, visas, paying fees.
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.
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 This includes information from the withdrawn D191 guide.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy in Indonesia.
As a British national, you may be asked to provide an affidavit or affirmation before local authorities as proof you are allowed to get married.
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
Find out what you need to do if you're coming to the UK to get married. Find out what visa to apply for, and what you need to do before you visit.
For customers who need to post notice so they can marry or form a civil partnership at an embassy/high commission or consulate.
Apply for a Start-up visa if you've been endorsed for a business idea: eligibility, documents, switch to this visa, bring your family.
Find out who is entitled to a share of someone’s property, possessions and money if they die without making a will
Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
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