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Information about changing requirements for UK nationals travelling to countries in the Schengen area.
Rates of exchange issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for consular services provided at British embassies, high commissions and consulates abroad.
How to use FCDO travel advice and how FCDO assesses the risks to British nationals abroad.
If you’re travelling abroad, you should take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
Where to get official UK documents when you’re abroad. Sometimes called notarial and document services.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
How to plan and stay safe if you are travelling alone or independently.
What to consider when moving, living, or retiring abroad – including visas, healthcare, tax and pensions.
Advice to British people affected by crises abroad such as large-scale terrorist attacks, natural disasters and political unrest, and how the FCDO can help.
A list of businesses that can provide a next-day service to legalise a document.
Fees charged for services at British embassies, high commissions and consulates, including certification, legalisation and emergency travel document fees.
How UK citizens or residents can get healthcare when visiting countries or territories outside the EU where the UK has reciprocal healthcare agreements.
Check the transport companies and routes you can use to bring your pet cat, dog or ferret to England, Scotland or Wales.
How to get state healthcare when you’re on holiday or travelling to Spain.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Thailand, including what documents are needed.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Canada – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
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).
Find out what an ATA Carnet does and where you can get it from, when temporarily exporting goods from the UK.
You must register all trailers over 750kg to drive to or through most countries in Europe.
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