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The UK government's offices in India no longer issue ‘No Objection Certificate’ for marriage registrations to British nationals.
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.
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.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Sri Lanka, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
Commonwealth countries have no powers under the Commissioners for Oaths Act 1889 to undertake notarial acts, administer oaths or take affidavits.
Official information British people moving to and living in Kuwait need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Advice for British people living in Indonesia, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Croatia, including guidance on residency, passports, healthcare and driving.
Information for British people on medical support in Thailand including mental health, lists of hospitals and care homes and how the British embassy can help.
The process when a British national dies in Germany, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available from British consulates in Brazil.
Details of consular fees for Ecuador.
Advice for British people living in Jamaica, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Mauritius, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Advice for British people living in Montenegro, including information on health, education, benefits, and residence requirements.
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
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