Living in South Africa

How to access healthcare, get a document legalised, lists of lawyers and how to vote abroad.

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1. Get your document legalised

   Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.

2. Living in South Africa

   Information for British citizens moving to or living in South Africa, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.

3. Professional services if you are abroad

   Find English-speaking lawyers, doctors and medical providers, interpreters and translators, and funeral directors overseas.

4. South Africa travel advice

   Latest FCDO travel advice for South Africa including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs

5. South Africa: medical facilities

   List of English-speaking medical facilities and doctors for British nationals in South Africa.

6. South Africa: translators

   List of translators and interpreters for British nationals in South Africa.

7. UK benefits if you’re going or living abroad

   Find out what benefits you might be able to receive while you’re abroad and how to export them from the UK or claim them while abroad

8. Voting if you move or live abroad

   How to vote if you move or live abroad, including eligibility and registration