Emergency help for British nationals

Get help if you're the victim of crime, you've been arrested, or are affected by a crisis abroad.

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• Get help if you're a victim of crime abroad

  Contact the nearest British embassy, high commission, consulate or the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London to get help if you're the victim of crime abroad

• If you’re affected by a crisis abroad

  Advice to British people affected by crises abroad such as large-scale terrorist attacks, natural disasters and political unrest, and how the FCDO can help.

• Information pack for British nationals arrested or detained in Spain

  Information on the Spanish legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends.

• Spain: guidance for UK nationals affected by domestic violence

  Information for UK nationals who are affected by domestic violence in Spain and how to access support in local regions.

• Spain: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

  Information for British nationals who are victims of rape or sexual assault in Spain, including Andorra.

• Spain: mental health support abroad

  Information about support for British nationals experiencing mental health difficulties in Spain.

• Support for British nationals abroad

  This page lists guidance on how you can help yourself stay safe abroad, and the help the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can provide.