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The process when a British national dies in Vietnam, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
This guidance explains how to apply to join the FCDO’s Office for Conflict, Stabilisation and Mediation (OCSM) Civilian Stabilisation Group (CSG).
This outlines what FGM is, the legislation and penalties involved and the help and support available. The statement is often referred to as a health passport.
What to do if you are planning to adopt a child in China.
The process when a British national dies in the US, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
This guidance explains who the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help outside the UK.
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Switzerland.
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.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Chile – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Details of countries that have signed agreements with the UK to make it mandatory to notify consular officials when a foreign national is arrested or detained.
Statutory guidance for the Zimbabwe sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
A guide to some important elements of the UK’s treaty practice and procedure.
List of medical facilities in Morocco.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) guidance on preventing and responding to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in the international aid sector.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in April 2026.
Statutory guidance for the Iran nuclear sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
The Programme Operating Framework (PrOF) sets the standard for how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) delivers its programmes and projects.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
This page provides information about the UK’s 3 main international scholarship programmes funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
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