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  • Details of foreign embassies, high commissions and consulates in the UK, including heads of mission.

  • Any person or organisation involved in a transaction with those subject to financial sanctions will first need a licence from OFSI.

  • This guide sets out who has to apply for a permit, how to apply and explains the other rules covering travel to Antarctica.

  • Statutory guidance for the Syria sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

  • Guidance about the work of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Treaty Unit.

  • Statutory guidance for the Afghanistan sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

  • Statutory guidance for the Lebanon sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

  • Statutory guidance for the Yemen sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

  • This page explains the purpose of the Global Partnerships Conference and how to follow updates and outputs from the event.

  • 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.

  • The Afghan citizens resettlement scheme separated families (ACRS) pathway closed at 3pm on 30 October 2024. You can no longer make a referral under this scheme.

  • This page explains what freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is and why it matters to people around the world.

  • Statutory guidance for the Iran nuclear sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

  • Find out whether BBNJ environmental impact assessment requirements may apply to your activity.

  • Guidance for UK nationals and organisations considering professional engagement with Chinese individuals and organisations.

  • Statutory guidance for the Libya sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.

  • Licence providing export licensing coverage for maritime anti-piracy services in the ‘high risk area’.

  • Find out about the requirements relating to marine genetic resources under Part 2 of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026.

  • Information about UK sanctions and relevant local laws to support compliance of non-UK businesses in Armenia.

  • The draft Agreement reached between the UK and the European Union in respect of Gibraltar, with accompanying summary.