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This treaty was presented to Parliament in September 2019.
Advice for British people on staying safe when travelling abroad by sea, including piracy, armed robbery and security risks in particular regions.
A letter for British nationals getting married in the Netherlands who are asked by Dutch authorities for a declaration of single status.
Information for UK nationals on how to order copies of Portuguese birth, death or marriage online certificates.
This page is designed to provide British Nationals with guidance on nationality in China.
Everyone has the right to choose whether to marry, who they marry and when they marry.
A guide to applying for compensation under the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's archive management teams.
How to trace family and people in the UK and how to access public records.
A guide to some important elements of the UK’s treaty practice and procedure.
Guidance on how to ensure UK overseas security and justice assistance work meets our human rights obligations and our values.
This document contains the following information: Agreement between the UK and the USA to improve international tax compliance and to implement FATCA.
International secondment opportunities with the FCO, for serving and retired police, and civilian experts.
A forced marriage is where one or both people do not or cannot consent to the marriage, and pressure or abuse is used to force them into marriage.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in November 2019.
The UK government's offices in India no longer issue ‘No Objection Certificate’ for marriage registrations to British nationals.
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property in India.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2019.
Guidance from the British Embassy on buying, renting or letting property in the United Arab Emirates.
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