Living in South Africa

How to access healthcare, get a document legalised, lists of lawyers and how to vote abroad.

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• Get your document legalised

  Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.

• Living in South Africa

  Information for British citizens moving to or living in South Africa, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.

• Professional services if you are abroad

  Find English-speaking lawyers, doctors and medical facilities, interpreters and translators, and funeral directors overseas.

• South Africa travel advice

  FCDO travel advice for South Africa. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• South Africa: medical facilities

  List of English-speaking medical facilities and doctors for British nationals in South Africa.

• South Africa: translators

  List of translators and interpreters for British nationals in South Africa.

• UK benefits if you’re going or living abroad

  Find out what benefits you might be able to receive while you’re abroad and how to export them from the UK or claim them while abroad

• Voting if you move or live abroad

  Find out how to vote in UK elections if you move or live abroad, including eligibility, registering to vote and renewing your registration.