Living in the USA

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

  1. Get your document legalised

    Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.

  2. Living in the USA

    Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.

  3. Professional services if you are abroad

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

  4. 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

  5. USA travel advice

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

  6. USA: lawyers

    List of English-speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters for British nationals in the USA.

  7. 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.