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How someone in Portugal can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified and obtain informative notes.
Downloadable standard letters to explain services are not available in some British embassies, high commissions and consulates.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Zimbabwe, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
General advice for social services departments making passport applications on behalf of children subject to care or supervision orders.
How to apply for your child’s first British passport if your child was born after you were granted indefinite leave to remain under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy Kuwait.
List of fees for consular information in Australia.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in the Czech Republic and how to get one if you do.
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
List of fees for consular services in Philippines.
Online database of translators and interpreters for British nationals in Spain.
The UK government's offices in India no longer issue ‘No Objection Certificate’ for marriage registrations to British nationals.
This template can be used for checking photographs for all passport applicants aged 6 and over.
How someone in Germany can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes on UK naming law
Information for British nationals who are considering entering into surrogacy arrangements in foreign countries.
List of consular services in France - tarifs consulaires en France.
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.
An example of a supporting letter to include with your collective passport application.
Advice for British people living in Barbados, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
Essential information for British nationals residing in Costa Rica, covering topics like driving, employment, the health system and schools.
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