Consular newsletter: April 2015
Updated 6 November 2018
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Passport extensions
Temporary passport extension stamp ends for British citizens living abroad. British citizens living abroad will need to apply to renew their passports in the standard way. Click here for more details.
Deadline for Overseas Voters for registering to vote is 20 April 2015
British nationals - Did you know you may still be able to take part in the UK General Election on Thursday 7th May if you live overseas? You can now also go online to register. Go to Register to Vote. Make sure you don’t miss out on having your say. The deadline for Overseas Voters for registering to vote is 20th April 2015.
Booking an appointment at the British Embassy
As from 22nd March you can now book your appointment on line for Notarial services we offer at the Embassy. For services we offer please Click Here. To book and appointment in Dubai Click Here and for Abu Dhabi Click Here.
Marriage in the UK
On 2 March 2015, major changes to the process for giving notice of marriage or civil partnership came into effect. From that date anyone who wants to marry or have a civil partnership in the UK will need to give 28 days’ notice. You should contact the registry office or your local church for more details. Click Here for details of UK marriages and civil ceremonies.
Support for British Nationals
This guide highlights some of the main ways you can help yourself stay safe abroad and what help the Foreign and Commonwealth Office can provide. Click Here for full details.
Marriage in the UAE
The British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are able to issue an Affidavit/ Affirmation for British nationals getting married in the UAE at a local church or in the Shariaa courts. Please note that the document when signed is valid for 90 days and you are required to know the place and date you are going to get married. If you are getting married in a third country then you will need to obtain the Affidavit / Affirmation from the British Embassy in that country.
Abu Dhabi mural
Ben Eine the artist recently decorated the walls of the British Embassy in Abu Dhabi with some street art. Click Here for more details and to see the finished results.
Ladies who lunch Events
Ladies who lunch are organising a number of Community Outreach events open to members of the public with speakers from different walks of life in the UAE. The British Embassy will be talking about local laws and customs at the next event at Cranleigh School, Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi and Gems Wellington School in Dubai. Please contact Sally Hall on +971 56 376 2400 or email Sally for more details.
Royal Society of Saint George Abu Dhabi
The St. George’s Ball will be held at the Park Rotana on Thursday 23 April (St. George’s Day itself). For more details contact Steve Carr: +971 50 8213518 David Broadway: +971 50 1236042 or Email.
Contact Numbers:
British Embassy - Abu Dhabi Tel: 02 610 1100; Dubai Tel: 04 309 4444
Gov.uk Website
The UK’s worldwide pages and consular information have moved to the new government’s single website Gov.uk. There is useful information about the UAE on there and it is also the new home of our travel advice.
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