Birth, death and marriage abroad
Includes how to get married, list of funeral directors and how to register a birth abroad.
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As a British national you may be asked to provide an affidavit or affirmation before local authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to prove you are allowed to get married
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Find out how to get the documents you’ll need to get married or form a civil partnership overseas and how much they’ll cost.
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Parents must register the birth in the country where the child was born - find out if you can also register the birth in the UK.
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Information for British nationals who are considering entering into surrogacy arrangements in foreign countries.
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Check what to do after a death - how to register the death, notify government departments and deal with the estate.
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The process when a British national dies in Oman, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
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The process when a British national dies in the UAE, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.