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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.
Advice for women travelling and living abroad, including organisations that can help.
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.
Ask HMRC to confirm that you, or if you’re an employer, your employee pays only UK National Insurance contributions whilst working temporarily in an EU country, Gibraltar, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
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 fill in your passport application form and provide a correct photo.
What to consider when moving, living, or retiring abroad – including visas, healthcare, tax and pensions.
How to plan and stay safe if you are travelling alone or independently.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Spain – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Apply for a certificate to confirm you only pay UK National Insurance contributions when you're working in 2 or more countries in the UK, EU, Gibraltar, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in the USA – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
This video explains how to scan a passport biometric chip.
Apply for a certificate to confirm that you only need to pay UK National Insurance contributions if you're a self-employed individual working temporarily in an EU country, Gibraltar, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Swi…
Fees charged for services at British embassies, high commissions and consulates, including certification, legalisation and emergency travel document fees.
How to get state healthcare when you’re on holiday or travelling to Spain.
How UK citizens or residents can get healthcare when visiting countries or territories outside the EU where the UK has reciprocal healthcare agreements.
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