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Advice for women travelling and living abroad, including organisations that can help.
FCDO travel advice aims to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. This page sets out how the FCDO assesses risks and compiles travel advice.
Information about changing requirements for UK nationals travelling to countries in the Schengen area.
If you’re travelling abroad, you should take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
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.
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.
Where to get official UK documents when you’re abroad. Sometimes called notarial and document services.
How to minimise your risk, and what to do if there's a terrorist attack.
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.
How to fill in your passport application form and provide a correct photo.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Spain, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office guide for people with disabilities preparing for travel abroad
How UK citizens or residents can get healthcare when visiting countries or territories outside the EU where the UK has reciprocal healthcare agreements.
Fees charged for services at British embassies, high commissions and consulates, including certification, legalisation and emergency travel document fees.
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.
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…
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.
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