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Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy in Saudi Arabia.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at British consulates in Lebanon.
We lead the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies .
Documents, certificates, letters and notes at British Embassy in Israel.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy Kuwait.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy Muscat.
How the British embassy or consulate can help, including contacting family, UK prison transfers, money transfers and complaining about mistreatment.
Information for British nationals living in Iraq, with information on residency requirements, finance, education and driving licences.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy Baku.
The British Embassy in N’Djamena maintains and develops relations between the UK and Chad.
Gareth Bayley was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt in May 2021. Gareth was the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Director for South Asia and...
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at British Consulate in Jerusalem.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Notarial and legalisation services at the British Embassy in Bahrain.
FCDO travel advice for Iran. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The British Embassy in Lebanon maintains and develops relations between the UK and Lebanon.
Dr Peter Abbott has been a member of the Diplomatic Service since 2005. Before becoming British Consul General to New England in 2020, he served as Counsellor at the British High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan, with operational oversight of the...
This guide provides information about being arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and what conditions are like in prison there.
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