Taking and giving evidence by video link from abroad in UK court cases and tribunals

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If you are involved in a UK court case or tribunal hearing and you are based abroad, your involvement may need to be via a video link. You may be:

taking a complaint to a UK court or tribunal, sometimes known as making an appeal
submitting evidence in a case or hearing that you or someone else has taken to the court or tribunal

Whether or not you can do this will depend upon the country you are based in and the type of court case or tribunal. The different types are:

administrative tribunal cases
civil or commercial tribunal cases
civil or commercial court cases
criminal court cases

Use this page to find out what the rules are for each country and for each type of court and tribunal case.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) manages this information and the agreements UK courts have with other countries. It also handles queries where they relate to tribunals and civil or commercial court cases but not to criminal court cases.

Learn more about tribunals and about the structure of the courts and tribunal system from the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.

Administrative tribunals

Administrative tribunals hear appeals against decisions made by government departments or agencies.

To find out whether an agreement exists between the UK and another country for taking evidence by video link in an administrative tribunal, first consult the list of countries in this guidance. If the country is not listed, it means no agreement exists. Where no agreement exists, contact TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk to request advice on contacting the authorities in that country directly to seek permission for giving evidence from abroad.

If you are involved in an administrative tribunal hearing or considering taking an appeal to one and you want to contact the tribunal for more advice, use the following HM Courts and Tribunal Service pages:

Specialist tribunals

First-tier Tribunal

Upper Tribunal

The Upper Tribunal hears appeals against decisions of the First-tier Tribunal.

Civil and commercial court cases and tribunals

For civil and commercial court cases and tribunals things work differently. Proceedings are on a party-versus-party basis, such as between workers and employers.

Requests for taking evidence from other countries during civil and commercial proceedings and hearings are governed by either:

Individual country consent (tribunals only)
The Hague Convention

Civil and commercial tribunals

Consult the list of countries in this guide for the rules and agreements governing the taking and giving of evidence in tribunals from each country. For more general advice on specific civil and commercial tribunal types contact the tribunals themselves:

Civil and commercial court cases

For civil or commercial court cases, if the country from where you want to give evidence is not one of the members of the Hague Convention then you should contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO (TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk) for advice on contacting the Foreign Process Section in the Royal Courts of Justice (the central authority in England and Wales for the Taking of Evidence under the Hague Convention).

Alternatively, you can contact the Foreign Process Section directly at:

foreignprocess.rcj@justice.gov.uk
020 3936 8957 (select option 7 for Foreign Process Section)

Criminal cases

FCDO does not deal with taking video evidence in criminal court cases. For information about giving evidence by video link for criminal cases, read the Home Office guidance on mutual legal assistance.

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Afghanistan

Citizens or residents of Afghanistan who want to give evidence in Afghanistan by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case) must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

Albania

Citizens or residents of Albania can voluntarily give evidence from Albania by video link (either as a witness or when appealing a case) in immigration cases only. For other tribunals contact the relevant tribunal.

Algeria

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Algeria to allow citizens or residents of Algeria to voluntarily give evidence from Algeria by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Andorra

Citizens or residents of Andorra can voluntarily give evidence from Andorra by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Angola

Citizens or residents of Angola can voluntarily give evidence from Angola by video link for UK in civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Antigua and Barbuda

Citizens or residents of Antigua and Barbuda can voluntarily give evidence from Antigua and Barbuda by video link for link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Argentina

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Argentina to allow citizens or residents of Argentina to voluntarily give evidence from Argentina by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Armenia

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Armenia to allow citizens or residents of Armenia to voluntarily give evidence from Armenia by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Australia

Citizens or residents of Australia can voluntarily give evidence from Australia by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). If someone other than a judge or judicial official is to take the evidence, additional permission may be required from the authorities of the relevant State or Territory.

Austria

Citizens or residents of Austria who want to give evidence in Austria by video link in in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

Azerbaijan

Citizens or residents of Azerbaijan can voluntarily give evidence from Azerbaijan by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Bahrain

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Bahrain to our request to allow citizens or residents of Bahrain to voluntarily give evidence from Bahrain by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Bangladesh

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Bangladesh to our request to allow citizens or residents of Bangladesh to voluntarily give evidence from Bangladesh by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Barbados

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Barbados to allow citizens or residents of Barbados to voluntarily give evidence from Barbados by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Belarus

Citizens or residents of Belarus who want to give evidence in Belarus by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

Belgium

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Belgium to allow citizens or residents of Belgium to voluntarily give evidence from Belgium by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Belize

Citizens or residents of Belize can voluntarily give evidence from Belize by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Benin

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Benin to our request to allow citizens or residents of Benin to voluntarily give evidence from Benin by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Bhutan

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Bhutan to our request to allow citizens or residents of Bhutan to voluntarily give evidence from Bhutan by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Bolivia

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Bolivia to allow citizens or residents of Bolivia to voluntarily give evidence from Bolivia by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina to our request to allow citizens or residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina to voluntarily give evidence from Bosnia and Herzegovina by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Botswana

Citizens or residents of Botswana can voluntarily give evidence from Botswana by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals UK tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Brazil

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Brazil to allow citizens or residents of Brazil to voluntarily give evidence from Brazil by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Brunei

Citizens or residents of Brunei can voluntarily give evidence from Brunei by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals UK tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Bulgaria

Citizens or residents of Bulgaria can voluntarily give evidence from Bulgaria by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Burkina Faso

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Burkina Faso to our request to allow citizens or residents of Burkina Faso to voluntarily give evidence from Burkina Faso by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Burundi

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Burundi to our request to allow citizens or residents of Burundi to voluntarily give evidence from Burundi by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Cambodia

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Cambodia to our request to allow citizens or residents of Cambodia to voluntarily give evidence from Cambodia by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Cameroon

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Cameroon to our request to allow citizens or residents of Cameroon to voluntarily give evidence from Cameroon by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Canada

Citizens or residents of Canada can voluntarily give evidence from Canada by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Cape Verde

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Cape Verde to our request to allow citizens or residents of Cape Verde to voluntarily give evidence from Cape Verde by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Central African Republic

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Central African Republic to our request to allow citizens or residents of Central African Republic to voluntarily give evidence from Central African Republic by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Chad

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Chad to our request to allow citizens or residents of Chad to voluntarily give evidence from Chad by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Chile

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Chile to allow citizens or residents of Chile to voluntarily give evidence from Chile by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

China

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of China to allow citizens or residents of China to voluntarily give evidence from China by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Colombia

Citizens or residents of Colombia who want to give evidence in Colombia by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

Comoros

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Comoros to our request to allow citizens or residents of Comoros to voluntarily give evidence from Comoros by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Congo

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Congo to our request to allow citizens or residents of Congo to voluntarily give evidence from Congo by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Costa Rica

Citizens or residents of Costa Rica can voluntarily give evidence from Costa Rica by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Croatia

Citizens or residents of Croatia who want to give evidence in Croatia by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

Cuba

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Cuba to our request to allow citizens or residents of Cuba to voluntarily give evidence from Cuba by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Cyprus

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Cyprus to our request to allow citizens or residents of Cyprus to voluntarily give evidence from Cyprus by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Czechia

Citizens or residents of Czechia can voluntarily give evidence from Czechia by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Democratic Republic of Congo

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Democratic Republic of Congo to our request to allow citizens or residents of Democratic Republic of Congo to voluntarily give evidence from Democratic Republic of Congo by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Denmark

Citizens or residents of Denmark can voluntarily give evidence from Denmark by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Taking of evidence is conditional on the voluntary participation of the person being questioned and the Ministry of Justice in Denmark not assisting the taking of evidence.

Djibouti

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Djibouti to our request to allow citizens or residents of Djibouti to voluntarily give evidence from Djibouti by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Dominica

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Dominica to our request to allow citizens or residents of Dominica to voluntarily give evidence from Dominica by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Dominican Republic

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Dominican Republic to our request to allow citizens or residents of Dominican Republic to voluntarily give evidence from Dominican Republic by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

East Timor

Citizens or residents of East Timor who want to give evidence in East Timor by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information

Ecuador

Citizens or residents of Ecuador who want to give evidence in Ecuador by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

Egypt

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Egypt to our request to allow citizens or residents of Egypt to voluntarily give evidence from Egypt by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

El Salvador

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of El Salvador to our request to allow citizens or residents of El Salvador to voluntarily give evidence from El Salvador by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Equatorial Guinea

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Equatorial Guinea to our request to allow citizens or residents of Equatorial Guinea to voluntarily give evidence from Equatorial Guinea by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Eritrea

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Eritrea to our request to allow citizens or residents of Eritrea to voluntarily give evidence from Eritrea by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Estonia

Citizens or residents of Estonia can voluntarily give evidence from Estonia by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Eswatini

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Eswatini to our request to allow citizens or residents of Eswatini to voluntarily give evidence from Eswatini by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Ethiopia

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Ethiopia to our request to allow citizens or residents of Ethiopia to voluntarily give evidence from Ethiopia by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Fiji

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Fiji to our request to allow citizens or residents of Fiji to voluntarily give evidence from Fiji by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Finland

Citizens or residents of Finland can voluntarily give evidence from Finland by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

France

The UK Government has not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of France to allow citizens or residents of France to voluntarily give evidence from France by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). This is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the taking of video evidence

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Gabon

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Gabon to our request to allow citizens or residents of Gabon to voluntarily give evidence from Gabon by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Georgia

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Georgia to allow citizens or residents of Georgia to voluntarily give evidence from Georgia by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Germany

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Germany to allow citizens or residents of Germany to voluntarily give evidence from Germany by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Ghana

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Ghana to allow citizens or residents of Ghana to voluntarily give evidence from Ghana by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Greece

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Greece to our request to allow citizens or residents of Greece to voluntarily give evidence from Greece by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Grenada

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Grenada to our request to allow citizens or residents of Grenada to voluntarily give evidence from Grenada by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Guatemala

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Guatemala to our request to allow citizens or residents of Guatemala to voluntarily give evidence from Guatemala by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Guinea

Citizens or residents of Guinea who want to give evidence in Guinea by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

Guinea-Bissau

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Guinea-Bissau to our request to allow citizens or residents of Guinea-Bissau to voluntarily give evidence from Guinea-Bissau by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Guyana

Citizens or residents of Guyana can voluntarily give evidence in Guyana by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Haiti

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Haiti to our request to allow citizens or residents of Haiti to voluntarily give evidence from Haiti by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Honduras

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Honduras to our request to allow citizens or residents of Honduras to voluntarily give evidence from Honduras by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Hong Kong

Citizens or residents of Hong Kong who want to give evidence in Hong Kong by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

Hungary

Citizens or residents of Hungary can voluntarily give evidence in Hungary by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Iceland

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Iceland to our request to allow citizens or residents of Iceland to voluntarily give evidence from Iceland by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

India

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of India to allow citizens or residents of India to voluntarily give evidence from India by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Indonesia

Citizens or residents of Indonesia can voluntarily give evidence in Indonesia by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Iran

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Iran to our request to allow citizens or residents of Iran to voluntarily give evidence from Iran by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Iraq

Citizens or residents of Iraq can voluntarily give evidence in Iraq by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Ireland

Citizens or residents of Ireland can voluntarily give evidence in Ireland by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Israel

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Israel to our request to allow citizens or residents of Israel to voluntarily give evidence from Israel by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Italy

Citizens or residents of Italy cannot voluntarily give evidence in Italy by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Ivory Coast

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Ivory Coast to our request to allow citizens or residents of Ivory Coast to voluntarily give evidence from Ivory Coast by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Jamaica

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Jamaica to allow citizens or residents of Jamaica to voluntarily give evidence from Jamaica by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Japan

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Japan to our request to allow citizens or residents of Japan to voluntarily give evidence from Japan by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Jordan

Citizens or residents of Jordan who want to give evidence in Jordan by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Kazakhstan

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Kazakhstan to our request to allow citizens or residents of Kazakhstan to voluntarily give evidence from Kazakhstan by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Kenya

Citizens or residents of Kenya can voluntarily give evidence in Kenya by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Kiribati

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Kiribati to our request to allow citizens or residents of Kiribati to voluntarily give evidence from Kiribati by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Kosovo

Citizens or residents of Kosovo can give evidence in Kosovo by video link in connection with a tribunal under s.94B of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002. For other UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals citizens or residents who want to give must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

Kuwait

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Kuwait to our request to allow citizens or residents of Kuwait to voluntarily give evidence from Kuwait by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Kyrgyzstan

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Kyrgyzstan to our request to allow citizens or residents of Kyrgyzstan to voluntarily give evidence from Kyrgyzstan by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Laos

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Laos to our request to allow citizens or residents of Laos to voluntarily give evidence from Laos by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Latvia

Citizens or residents of Latvia can voluntarily give evidence in Latvia by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Lebanon

Citizens or residents of Lebanon can voluntarily give evidence in Lebanon by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Lesotho

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Lesotho to our request to allow citizens or residents of Lesotho to voluntarily give evidence from Lesotho by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Liberia

Citizens or residents of Liberia can voluntarily give evidence in Liberia by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Libya

Citizens or residents of Libya who want to give evidence in Libya by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

Liechtenstein

Citizens or residents of Liechtenstein can voluntarily give evidence in Liechtenstein by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Lithuania

Citizens or residents of Lithuania cannot give evidence in Lithuania by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Luxembourg

Citizens or residents of Luxembourg cannot give evidence in Luxembourg by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Madagascar

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Madagascar to our request to allow citizens or residents of Madagascar to voluntarily give evidence from Madagascar by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Malawi

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Malawi to our request to allow citizens or residents of Malawi to voluntarily give evidence from Malawi by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Malaysia

Citizens or residents of the Malaysia can voluntarily give evidence in the Malaysia by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Maldives

Citizens or residents of the Maldives can voluntarily give evidence in the Maldives by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Mali

Citizens or residents of Mali can voluntarily give evidence in Mali by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Malta

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Malta to our request to allow citizens or residents of Malta to voluntarily give evidence from Malta by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Marshall Islands

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of the Marshall Islands to our request to allow citizens or residents of the Marshall Islands to voluntarily give evidence from the Marshall Islands by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Mauritania

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Mauritania to our request to allow citizens or residents of Mauritania to voluntarily give evidence from Mauritania by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Mauritius

Citizens or residents of Mauritius can voluntarily give evidence in Mauritius by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Mexico

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Mexico to our request to allow citizens or residents of Mexico to voluntarily give evidence from Mexico by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Micronesia

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Micronesia to our request to allow citizens or residents of Micronesia to voluntarily give evidence from Micronesia by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Moldova

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Moldova to allow citizens or residents of Moldova to voluntarily give evidence from Moldova by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Monaco

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Monaco to our request to allow citizens or residents of Monaco to voluntarily give evidence from Monoco by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Mongolia

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Mongolia to our request to allow citizens or residents of Mongolia to voluntarily give evidence from Mongolia by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Montenegro

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Montenegro to our request to allow citizens or residents of Montenegro to voluntarily give evidence from Montenegro by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Morocco

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Morocco to allow citizens or residents of Morocco to voluntarily give evidence from Morocco by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Mozambique

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Mozambique to our request to allow citizens or residents of Mozambique to voluntarily give evidence from Mozambique by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Myanmar

Citizens or residents of Myanmar cannot give evidence in Myanmar by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Namibia

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Namibia to our request to allow citizens or residents of Namibia to voluntarily give evidence from Namibia by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Nauru

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Nauru to our request to allow citizens or residents of Nauru to voluntarily give evidence from Nauru by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Nepal

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Nepal to our request to allow citizens or residents of Nepal to voluntarily give evidence from Nepal by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Netherlands

Citizens or residents of Netherlands who want to give evidence in Netherlands by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

New Zealand

Citizens or residents of New Zealand can voluntarily give evidence in New Zealand by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Nicaragua

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Nicaragua to our request to allow citizens or residents of Nicaragua to voluntarily give evidence from Nicaragua by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Niger

Citizens or residents of Niger can voluntarily give evidence in Niger by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Nigeria

Citizens or residents of Nigeria can voluntarily give evidence in Nigeria by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

North Korea

The British Embassy in North Korea has temporarily suspended operations. The FCDO is unable to process any requests for the Taking of Evidence by video link from North Korea.

North Macedonia

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of North Macedonia to our request to allow citizens or residents of North Macedonia to voluntarily give evidence from North Macedonia by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Norway

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Norway to allow citizens or residents of Norway to voluntarily give evidence from Norway by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Oman

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Oman to our request to allow citizens or residents of Oman to voluntarily give evidence from Oman by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Pakistan

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Pakistan to our request to allow citizens or residents of Pakistan to voluntarily give evidence from Pakistan by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Palau

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Palau to our request to allow citizens or residents of Plau to voluntarily give evidence from Palau by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Palestine

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Palestine to our request to allow citizens or residents of Palestine to voluntarily give evidence from Palestine by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Panama

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Panama to our request to allow citizens or residents of Panama to voluntarily give evidence from Panama by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Papua New Guinea

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Papua New Guinea to our request to allow citizens or residents of Papua New Guinea to voluntarily give evidence from Papua New Guinea by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Paraguay

Citizens or residents of Paraguay can voluntarily give evidence in Paraguay by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Peru

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Peru to our request to allow citizens or residents of Peru to voluntarily give evidence from Peru by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Philippines

Citizens or residents of Philippines who want to give evidence in Philippines by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

Poland

Citizens or residents of Poland can give evidence in Poland by video link in UK civil and commercial tribunals only (either as a witness or when appealing a case). For other tribunals contact the relevant tribunal.

Portugal

Citizens or residents of Portugal who want to give evidence in Portugal by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Qatar

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Qatar to our request to allow citizens or residents of Qatar to voluntarily give evidence from Qatar by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Romania

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Romania to allow citizens or residents of Romani to voluntarily give evidence from Romania by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Russia

Citizens or residents of Russia who want to give evidence in Russia by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

Rwanda

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Rwanda to allow citizens or residents of Rwanda to voluntarily give evidence from Rwanda by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Saint Lucia

Citizens or residents of Saint Lucia can voluntarily give evidence in Saint Lucia by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Saint Kitts and Nevis

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of St Kitts and Nevis to our request to allow citizens or residents of St Kitts and Nevis to voluntarily give evidence from St Kitts and Nevis by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Saint Vincent and The Grenadines

Citizens or residents of St Vincent and the Grenadines can voluntarily give evidence in Saint Vincent and The Grenadines by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Samoa

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Samoa to our request to allow citizens or residents of Samoa to voluntarily give evidence from Samoa by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

San Marino

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of San Marino to our request to allow citizens or residents of San Marino to voluntarily give evidence from San Marino by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Sao Tome and Principe

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Sao Tome and Principe to our request to allow citizens or residents of Sao Tome and Principe to voluntarily give evidence from Sao Tome and Principe by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Saudi Arabia

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Saudi Arabia to our request to allow citizens or residents of Saudi Arabia to voluntarily give evidence from Saudi Arabia by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Senegal

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Senegal to allow citizens or residents of Senegal to voluntarily give evidence from Senegal by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Serbia

Citizens or residents of Serbia who want to give evidence in Serbia by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

Seychelles

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Seychelles to our request to allow citizens or residents of Seychelles to voluntarily give evidence from Seychelles by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Sierra Leone

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Sierra Leone to our request to allow citizens or residents of Sierra Leone to voluntarily give evidence from Sierra Leone by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Singapore

Citizens or residents of Singapore who want to give evidence in Singapore by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

Slovakia

Citizens or residents of Slovakia can voluntarily give evidence in Slovakia by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Slovenia

Citizens or residents of Slovenia can voluntarily give evidence in Slovenia by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Solomon Islands

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of the Solomon Islands to our request to allow citizens or residents of the Solomon Islands to voluntarily give evidence from the Solomon Islands by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Somalia

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Somalia to our request to allow citizens or residents of Somalia to voluntarily give evidence from Somalia by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

South Africa

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of South Africa to allow citizens or residents of South Africa to voluntarily give evidence from South Africa by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

South Korea

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of South Korea to our request to allow citizens or residents of South Korea to voluntarily give evidence from South Korea by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

South Sudan

Citizens or residents of South Sudan cannot give evidence in South Sudan by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals

Spain

The UK Government has not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Spain to allow citizens or residents of Spain to voluntarily give evidence in other cases from Spain. This is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the taking of video evidence

Sri Lanka

Citizens or residents of Sri Lanka cannot give evidence in Sri Lanka by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Sudan

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Sudan to allow citizens or residents of Sudan to voluntarily give evidence from Sudan by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Suriname

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Suriname to our request to allow citizens or residents of Suriname to voluntarily give evidence from Suriname by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Sweden

Citizens or residents of Sweden who want to give evidence in Sweden by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

Switzerland

Citizens or residents of Switzerland who want to give evidence in Switzerland by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

Syria

The British Embassy in Syria has temporarily suspended operations. The FCDO is unable to process any requests for the Taking of Evidence by video link from Syria.

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Taiwan

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Taiwan to our request to allow citizens or residents of Taiwan to voluntarily give evidence from Taiwan by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Tajikistan

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Tajikistan to our request to allow citizens or residents of Tajikistan to voluntarily give evidence from Benin by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Tanzania

Citizens or residents of Tanzania can voluntarily give evidence in Tanzania by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Thailand

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Thailand to our request to allow citizens or residents of Thailand to voluntarily give evidence from Thailand by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

The Bahamas

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of The Bahamas to our request to allow citizens or residents of The Bahamas to voluntarily give evidence from The Bahamas by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

The Gambia

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of The Gambia to our request to allow citizens or residents of The Gambia to voluntarily give evidence from The Gambia by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Togo

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Togo to our request to allow citizens or residents of Togo to voluntarily give evidence from Togo by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Tonga

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Tonga to our request to allow citizens or residents of Tonga to voluntarily give evidence from Tonga by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Trinidad and Tobago

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to our request to allow citizens or residents of Trinidad and Tobago to voluntarily give evidence from Trinidad and Tobago by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Tunisia

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Tunisia to our request to allow citizens or residents of Tunisia to voluntarily give evidence from Tunisia by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Turkey

Citizens or residents of Turkey cannot give evidence from Turkey by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Turkmenistan

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Turkmenistan to our request to allow citizens or residents of Turkmenistan to voluntarily give evidence from Turkmenistan by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Tuvalu

Citizens or residents of Tuvalu who want to give evidence in Tuvalu by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals must request permission on an individual basis. Contact the relevant tribunal for information.

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Uganda

Citizens or residents of Uganda can voluntarily give evidence in Uganda by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Ukraine

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Ukraine to our request to allow citizens or residents of Ukraine to voluntarily give evidence from Ukraine by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

United Arab Emirates

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of United Arab Emirates to our request to allow citizens or residents of United Arab Emirates to voluntarily give evidence from United Arab Emirates by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

United States of America

Citizens or residents of the United States of America can voluntarily give evidence in the United States of America by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Uruguay

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Uruguay to our request to allow citizens or residents of Uruguay to voluntarily give evidence from Uruguay by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Uzbekistan

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Uzbekistan to our request to allow citizens or residents of Uzbekistan to voluntarily give evidence from Uzbekistan by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Vanuatu

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Vanuatu to our request to allow citizens or residents of Vanuatu to voluntarily give evidence from Vanuatu by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Vatican City

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Vatican City to our request to allow citizens or residents of Vatican City to voluntarily give evidence from Vatican City by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Venezuela

We have not been able to obtain the agreement of the Government of Venezuela to our request to allow citizens or residents of Venezuela to voluntarily give evidence from Venezuela by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO are unable to confirm if a response will be received. A no response is not to be as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

Vietnam

Citizens or residents of Vietnam cannot voluntarily give evidence in Vietnam by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Yemen

The British Embassy in Yemen has temporarily suspended operations. The FCDO is unable to process any requests for the Taking of Evidence by video link.

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If the country you want to give evidence from is not listed, contact the Taking of Evidence Team at the FCDO at TOE.Enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk or contact the relevant tribunal.

Zambia

Citizens or residents of Zambia can voluntarily give evidence in Zambia by video link in UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case).

Zimbabwe

We are working to obtain the agreement of the Government of Zimbabwe evidence from Zimbabwe by video link for UK civil and commercial and administrative tribunals (either as a witness or when appealing a case). Requests can continue to be submitted on a case by case basis but the FCDO is not able to guarantee if a response will be received to the request. A no response is not to be interpreted as permission to proceed with the Taking of Video evidence.

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Taking and giving evidence by video link from abroad in UK court cases and tribunals

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Specialist tribunals

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Civil and commercial court cases and tribunals

Civil and commercial tribunals

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A

Afghanistan

Albania

Algeria

Andorra

Angola

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Armenia

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

B

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Barbados

Belarus

Belgium

Belize

Benin

Bhutan

Bolivia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Botswana

Brazil

Brunei

Bulgaria

Burkina Faso

Burundi

C

Cambodia

Cameroon

Canada

Cape Verde

Central African Republic

Chad

Chile

China

Colombia

Comoros

Congo

Costa Rica

Croatia

Cuba

Cyprus

Czechia

D

Democratic Republic of Congo

Denmark

Djibouti

Dominica

Dominican Republic

E

East Timor

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Estonia

Eswatini

Ethiopia

F

Fiji

Finland

France

G

Gabon

Georgia

Germany