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Any person or organisation involved in a transaction with those subject to financial sanctions will first need a licence from OFSI.
If a British person is kidnapped abroad, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office will try to do everything we can to make sure they are released safely.
This guide sets out who has to apply for a permit, how to apply and explains the other rules covering travel to Antarctica.
Guidance about the work of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Treaty Unit.
The Afghan citizens resettlement scheme separated families (ACRS) pathway closed at 3pm on 30 October 2024. You can no longer make a referral under this scheme.
This page explains what freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is and why it matters to people around the world.
Statutory guidance for the Syria sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
Statutory guidance for the Afghanistan sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
Statutory guidance for the Lebanon sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
Statutory guidance for the Iran nuclear sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
Statutory guidance for the Libya sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
Guidance for UK nationals and organisations considering professional engagement with Chinese individuals and organisations.
Guidance for British citizens of Chagossian descent considering moving to the UK, covering eligibility, living costs, settling in and available support.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's archive management teams.
Statutory guidance for the Yemen sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
FCDO standard terms and conditions of contract are applicable to above threshold programme-funded commercial contracts.
Licence providing export licensing coverage for maritime anti-piracy services in the ‘high risk area’.
This page contains Unilateral and Joint Declarations in relation to the UK–EU Agreement in respect of Gibraltar.
Guidance on citizenship rights for Chagossians following the entry into force of the Diego Garcia treaty.
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