Birth, death and marriage abroad

Includes how to get married, list of funeral directors and how to register a birth abroad.

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  1. Adoption in China

    What to do if you are planning to adopt a child in China.

  2. China bereavement: death abroad

    Information to help the family and friends of British nationals who have died in China.

  3. China: affidavit of marital status form

    Template affidavit (religious document) of marital status form for British nationals in China. Please choose the most appropriate template for your circumstances.

  4. China: affirmation of marital status form

    Template affirmation of marital status form for British nationals in China. Please choose the most appropriate template for your circumstances.

  5. China: funeral directors

    List of English-speaking funeral directors for British nationals abroad in China.

  6. Getting married or registering a civil partnership abroad

    Requirements, paperwork and processes for weddings and civil partnerships overseas - registration, restrictions, fees

  7. Register a birth abroad

    Parents must register the birth in the country where the child was born - find out if you can also register the birth in the UK.

  8. Surrogacy overseas

    Information for British nationals who are considering entering into surrogacy arrangements in foreign countries.

  9. What to do when someone dies: step by step

    Check what to do after a death - how to register the death, notify government departments and deal with the estate.