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 Singapore

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

  2. Child adoption abroad: text for standard letters of no objection

    Letter confirming the British national(s) in question are not resident in the UK and the child isn't being adopted under British legislation.

  3. Getting married or registering a civil partnership abroad

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

  4. 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.

  5. Singapore bereavement: death abroad

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

  6. Singapore: funeral directors

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

  7. Surrogacy overseas

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

  8. 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.