Consular newsletter: March 2015
Updated 6 November 2018
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Voting in the UK General Elections
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.
New rules to overseas visitors contributions to NHS care
Overseas visitors who need healthcare while in England will soon be charged differently for using the NHS, and this may affect former UK residents. For further detail Click here.
Certified copies of passports
If you require a certified copy of your passport for use overseas, you can call upon the services of local lawyers in the UAE who are able to provide this service for you. Check out the list of recommended lawyers on our website. Click here for more information.
The British Embassy Guide to Living in the UAE
For lots of useful information on living and working in the UAE, please check out our website. The guide sets out essential information for British nationals residing in the United Arab Emirates, including advice on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more. Click here to download this guide. There is also guidance on how to buy a property in the UAE, choosing the right one, advice on mortgages, renting property and a checklist for you. Click here. Have you reviewed contents insurance recently.
UAE is 3rd in the Kuoni top holiday destinations.
The UAE is one of the top three best-selling holiday destinations for British travelers in 2015. Dubai and Abu Dhabi rank third, rising one place from last year, in travel agent Kuoni’s long-haul destination report for 2015. The findings underline the record numbers of tourists visiting Dubai in the first half of 2014 – 5.8 million – which looks set to continue this year. Click here for the Top Ten.
Legalisation of Educational certificate (UK)
To have your UK Educational Certificates legalised for use in the UAE, follow the guidance on the British Council website.
Contact Numbers:
British Embassy
Abu Dhabi Tel: +971 2 610 1100
Dubai Tel: +971 4 309 4444
UKinUAE Website
Stay up-to-date with the UK and the UAE here: UKinUAE
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