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The British Consulate-General in Cape Town represents the UK government in South Africa.
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The British High Commission in South Africa maintains and develops relations between the UK and South Africa.
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Contact the nearest British embassy, high commission, consulate or the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London to get help if you're the victim of crime abroad
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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.
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Information for British nationals who are survivors of rape and sexual assault in South Africa.
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Information on legal and detention systems, in South Africa, for British nationals abroad.
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This page lists guidance on how you can help yourself stay safe abroad, and the help the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can provide.
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Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK
UK help and services in South Africa
Services if you're visiting, studying, working or living in South Africa. Includes information about trading with and doing business in the UK and South Africa.
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You can apply for or renew a British passport while you're visiting the UK - as long as you expect to be in the UK for long enough
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What you need to do if your passport has been lost or stolen and you need to travel urgently.
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Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
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Apply for an emergency travel document if you're outside the UK and have not got a valid British passport - apply online, how to apply, fee, timings
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Find out how to get the documents you’ll need to get married or form a civil partnership overseas and how much they’ll cost.
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How to minimise your risk, and what to do if there's a terrorist attack.
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FCDO travel advice for South Africa. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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Information for British nationals considering travelling to an inpatient rehabilitation programme in South Africa for substance abuse treatment.
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You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
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Get help from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Find out how to contact UKVI or get online guides and services to help with your problem.
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Get your documents returned if you've made a UK visa, immigration or citizenship application but need them back urgently.
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Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa for your UK visa application.
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Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.
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Information for British citizens moving to or living in South Africa, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
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Find English-speaking lawyers, doctors and medical facilities, interpreters and translators, and funeral directors overseas.
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FCDO travel advice for South Africa. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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List of English-speaking medical facilities and doctors for British nationals in South Africa.
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List of translators and interpreters for British nationals in South Africa.
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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
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Find out how to vote in UK elections if you move or live abroad, including eligibility, registering to vote and renewing your registration.
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Benefits you can claim if you go abroad and countries with social security arrangements with the UK
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What you need to know if you move or retire abroad - tax, pensions, voting and contacting your local council
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Find out if you need to pay National Insurance in the UK or in the country you are working in abroad.
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How to claim State Pension if you're overseas - payment, tax, change of circumstances - contact the International Pension Centre
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Find out whether you need to pay UK tax on foreign income - residence and ‘non-dom’ status, tax returns, claiming relief if you’re taxed twice (including certificates of residence)
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Find out whether you need to pay tax on your UK income while you're living abroad - non-resident landlord scheme, tax returns, claiming relief if you’re taxed twice, personal allowance of tax-free income, form R43
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Find out how to get the documents you’ll need to get married or form a civil partnership overseas and how much they’ll cost.
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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.
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Information for British nationals who are considering entering into surrogacy arrangements in foreign countries.
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Check what to do after a death - how to register the death, notify government departments and deal with the estate.
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Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK
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Updates, news and events from the UK government in South Africa
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DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in South Africa, and South African companies set up and invest in the UK.
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Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in South Africa.
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Choosing a legal structure when you're starting a business: the differences between being a sole trader and a limited company, including legal risk, registration and taxes.
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A summary from UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) on science and innovation in South Africa including UK SIN priorities and successes.
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The British Consulate-General in Cape Town represents the UK government in South Africa.
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The British High Commission in South Africa maintains and develops relations between the UK and South Africa.
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This page lists guidance on how you can help yourself stay safe abroad, and the help the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can provide.