Birth, death and marriage abroad

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

  1. Getting married abroad

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

  2. 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.

  3. Republic of Congo: Bereavement pack

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

  4. Surrogacy overseas

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

  5. 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.