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Rates of exchange issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for consular services provided at British embassies, high commissions and consulates abroad.
What to do if you've been affected by crime abroad and how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and others can help.
How to use FCDO travel advice and how FCDO assesses the risks to British nationals abroad.
Information about changing requirements for UK nationals travelling to countries in the Schengen area.
Where to get official UK documents when you’re abroad. Sometimes called notarial and document services.
Help available and steps you should take if you have a medical emergency or are hospitalised abroad, including for planned treatment.
If you’re travelling abroad, you should take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
Mental health advice for British people, their families and carers while travelling or living abroad.
Fees charged for services at British embassies, high commissions and consulates, including certification, legalisation and emergency travel document fees.
How the British embassy or consulate can help, including contacting family, UK prison transfers, money transfers and complaining about mistreatment.
How to plan and stay safe if you are travelling alone or independently.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
How British people can prepare for and deal with a crisis abroad and the support available from the UK government.
What to consider when moving, living, or retiring abroad – including visas, healthcare, tax and pensions.
How UK citizens or residents can get healthcare when visiting countries or territories outside the EU where the UK has reciprocal healthcare agreements.
A list of businesses that can provide a next-day service to legalise a document.
Information for British nationals affected by rape or sexual assault in Brazil.
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.
What to do, including registering the death, post mortems, bringing the body to the UK and getting help from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
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