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Information about moving to, living or retiring in Switzerland – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
This guidance outlines options to consider and who to contact if your child has been taken or kept abroad by their other parent or a relative without your permission.
Consular assistance describes the support and help the FCDO can provide to British nationals if they get into difficulty whilst living or travelling abroad.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in South Africa – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in the Philippines – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
How to serve legal documents overseas and take evidence abroad.
How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Bulgaria – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property or timeshare overseas.
List of English speaking medical facilities and practitioners for UK nationals in Cape Verde.
Downloadable letters explaining UK laws and services abroad for passports and visas. Sometimes called information notes.
This guide sets out essential information for British nationals living in Vietnam.
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Cyprus.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Turkey – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Denmark – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Egypt – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
How the British embassy or consulate can help, including contacting family, UK prison transfers, money transfers and complaining about mistreatment.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in India, including guidance on visas and residency, passports and healthcare..
Downloadable letters explaining UK laws and conventions on people's names and name changing.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
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