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Letters explaining that British embassies, high commissions and consulates do not issue UK criminal record certificates. Sometimes called information notes.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Albania – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Information about living in Russia – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Information for British nationals affected by rape or sexual assault abroad, including how to access medical treatment and legal advice in the UK.
How to get state healthcare if you’re living, working or studying in Ireland.
This guide gives advice about the death of a British person in Thailand, including information on burial, cremation and repatriation.
What to do if a British national goes missing abroad, reporting it to the police and how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and others can help.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Luxembourg – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
It is your responsibility to make sure you can access enough money to pay for all your costs and to avoid getting into financial difficulties abroad.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Singapore – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
What British nationals need to do to get married in China, including what documents you need.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Romania – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
This guide gives advice about the death of a British person in France, including information on burial, cremation and repatriation.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Germany.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Iceland – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Finland – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Guidance from the British Embassy on buying, renting or letting property in the United Arab Emirates.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Pakistan – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Letters explaining that British embassies and consulates do not issue certificates of civil or family status or residency. Sometimes called information notes.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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