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Advice for women travelling and living abroad, including organisations that can help.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
Advice to British people affected by crises abroad such as large-scale terrorist attacks, natural disasters and political unrest, and how the FCDO can help.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office guide for people with disabilities preparing for travel abroad
How to get state healthcare when you’re on holiday or travelling to Ireland.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
Information for UK nationals living in the EU, EEA EFTA countries and Switzerland since before 1 January 2021, including guidance on residency and healthcare.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Switzerland – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
How to get state healthcare if you’re living, working or studying in Ireland.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property or timeshare overseas.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
Guidance about the work of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Treaty Unit.
Information on laws and taxes for British nationals who want to buy property in Cyprus.
Online database of translators and interpreters for British nationals in Spain.
Useful information for British nationals travelling to Greece.
How to trace family and people in the UK and how to access public records.
This document lists all British Forces Post Office (BFPO) locations for Foreign Office posts abroad, including their numbers and postcodes.
Advice for British people on staying safe when travelling abroad by sea, including piracy, armed robbery and security risks in particular regions.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in September 2019.
A guide to some important elements of the UK’s treaty practice and procedure.
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