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The process when a British national dies in the UAE, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
This page is designed to provide British Nationals with guidance on nationality in China.
Advice for British people on staying safe when travelling abroad by sea, including piracy, armed robbery and security risks in particular regions.
At the end of every month we publish a newsletter covering recent intellectual property (IP) developments in China.
If a British person is kidnapped abroad, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office will try to do everything we can to make sure they are released safely.
This guidance explains what rules of origin (RoOs) are and the changes under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
This guidance explains the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) and how businesses can use it to export products to the UK.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Argentina, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Sri Lanka, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
The list of core competencies for advisers that set out the skills and attributes that make up each competence.
Advice for British people living in Belize, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
Closed: The FCDO invited applications for accountable grants by 18 April 2025 from non-governmental organisations working to sustain global forests through policy action.
Guidance on the Lebanon (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.
This guidance, produced with Cambridge Family Law, aims to inform British nationals who are planning to have a child through international surrogacy.
A guide to some important elements of the UK’s treaty practice and procedure.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Lithuania, including guidance on residency, healthcare, and driving.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in September 2025.
Guidance on how to ensure UK overseas security and justice assistance work meets our human rights obligations and our values.
Guidance on the South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Malta.
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